2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1984 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 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 @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1733 kg more than 1984 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 1984 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Defender | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |
