2008 Toyota Sequoia vs. 1976 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. (99 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 465 kg more than 1976 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 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Sequoia | 1976 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Sequoia | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5663 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2340 mm |
