2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1974 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP) has 60 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1868 kg more than 1974 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 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (97 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 1974 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Defender | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2380 mm |
