2005 Hyundai Accent vs. 1979 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Accent is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,588 cc, 1979 Toyota Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Sprinter (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Accent. (80 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Accent weights approximately 135 kg more than 1979 Toyota Sprinter.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Sprinter (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Accent. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Accent | 1979 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Accent | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1341 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
