2009 Dodge Ram vs. 1970 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2009 Dodge Ram is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Ram weights approximately 936 kg more than 1970 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 Ram (510 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Ram | 1970 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Ram | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2340 mm |
