2006 Rover 25 vs. 1974 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2006 Rover 25 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. Both 2006 Rover 25 and 1974 Toyota Sprinter are equipped with a 1,588 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Rover 25 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Rover 25 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Rover 25 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Toyota Sprinter (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Rover 25. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Rover 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Rover 25 | 1974 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 25 | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2340 mm |
