2007 Citroen C5 vs. 1970 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2007 Citroen C5 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 2,178 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen C5 (131 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C5 weights approximately 911 kg more than 1970 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, 2007 Citroen C5 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C5 | 1970 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | C5 | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2178 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2340 mm |
