2005 Fiat Panda vs. 1972 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2005 Fiat Panda is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,240 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Panda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Sprinter (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Panda weights approximately 284 kg more than 1972 Toyota Sprinter.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Fiat Panda (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Panda | 1972 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Panda | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1240 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2340 mm |
