2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1979 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (236 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1470 kg more than 1979 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1979 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4671 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 2445 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2410 mm |
