1958 DKW F 93 vs. 1970 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1970 Toyota Sport 800 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 DKW F 93. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 DKW F 93 would be higher. At 896 cc (3 cylinders), 1958 DKW F 93 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Sport 800 (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1958 DKW F 93. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Sport 800 should accelerate faster than 1958 DKW F 93. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 DKW F 93 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1970 Toyota Sport 800.
Because 1970 Toyota Sport 800 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Toyota Sport 800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 DKW F 93, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1958 DKW F 93 (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Sport 800. (68 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1958 DKW F 93 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
1958 DKW F 93 | 1970 Toyota Sport 800 | |
Make | DKW | Toyota |
Model | F 93 | Sport 800 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 896 cc | 790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2010 mm |