1963 Renault 4 vs. 1968 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1968 Toyota Sport 800 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Renault 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Renault 4 would be higher. At 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Renault 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Sport 800 (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1963 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Sport 800 should accelerate faster than 1963 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Renault 4 weights approximately 78 kg more than 1968 Toyota Sport 800.
Because 1968 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 1968 Toyota Sport 800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1963 Renault 4, 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, 1968 Toyota Sport 800 (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Renault 4. (58 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Sport 800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Renault 4 | 1968 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 4 | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 75 L |
