2006 Honda Element vs. 1975 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2006 Honda Element is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Element (156 HP) has 96 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element weights approximately 229 kg more than 1975 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 Honda Element (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. (97 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Element | 1975 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Element | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 846 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2380 mm |
