2005 Honda Odyssey vs. 1978 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2005 Honda Odyssey is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Odyssey (255 HP) has 195 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Sprinter. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 1262 kg more than 1978 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Sprinter. (97 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Odyssey | 1978 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Odyssey | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2102 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2380 mm |
