2008 Honda Element vs. 1983 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 2,353 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Element weights approximately 205 kg more than 1983 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, 2008 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Element | 1983 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Element | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2353 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
