1961 Steyr 500 vs. 1968 Toyota Sport 800

To start off, 1968 Toyota Sport 800 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 790 cc (2 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Sport 800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Sport 800 (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1961 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Sport 800 should accelerate faster than 1961 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Sport 800 weights approximately 102 kg more than 1961 Steyr 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1968 Toyota Sport 800 (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Sport 800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Steyr 500.

Compare all specifications:

1961 Steyr 500 1968 Toyota Sport 800
Make Steyr Toyota
Model 500 Sport 800
Year Released 1961 1968
Engine Size 488 cc 790 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 2 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 19 HP 44 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 32 Nm 67 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 3800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 480 kg 582 kg
Vehicle Length 2970 mm 3590 mm
Vehicle Width 1330 mm 1470 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1180 mm
Wheelbase Size 1850 mm 2010 mm


 

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