2007 Mahindra Scorpio vs. 1971 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2007 Mahindra Scorpio is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 2,609 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mahindra Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mahindra Scorpio (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. (73 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mahindra Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mahindra Scorpio weights approximately 1720 kg more than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mahindra Scorpio (255 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Mahindra Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mahindra Scorpio | 1971 Toyota Sprinter | |
Make | Mahindra | Toyota |
Model | Scorpio | Sprinter |
Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2609 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2510 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2340 mm |