2008 Rover 45 vs. 1971 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2008 Rover 45 is newer by 37 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Rover 45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Rover 45 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Rover 45 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 45 weights approximately 481 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Rover 45 (160 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Rover 45 | 1971 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 45 | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2340 mm |
