1964 Toyota Sport 800 vs. 1993 Xedos 6
To start off, 1993 Xedos 6 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Xedos 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Xedos 6 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Xedos 6 should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Xedos 6 weights approximately 613 kg more than 1964 Toyota Sport 800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 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 1964 Toyota Sport 800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Xedos 6, 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, 1993 Xedos 6 (170 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 Xedos 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Toyota Sport 800 | 1993 Xedos 6 | |
| Make | Toyota | Xedos |
| Model | Sport 800 | 6 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 790 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 582 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2620 mm |
