2006 Honda Element vs. 1982 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2006 Honda Element is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Element (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Sprinter. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element weights approximately 1017 kg more than 1982 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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Element | 1982 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Element | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
