2006 Fiat Punto vs. 1972 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2006 Fiat Punto is newer by 34 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 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Punto (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Punto weights approximately 1027 kg more than 1972 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, 2006 Fiat Punto (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Punto | 1972 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Punto | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 66 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2340 mm |
