2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 1975 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2009 Dodge Dakota is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Dakota (211 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 826 kg more than 1975 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, 2009 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Dakota | 1975 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Dakota | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2340 mm |
