2009 Fiat Panda vs. 1974 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2009 Fiat Panda is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,588 cc, 1974 Toyota Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Sprinter (98 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Sprinter weights approximately 5 kg more than 2009 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Toyota Sprinter (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Panda | 1974 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Panda | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2340 mm |
