1966 Toyota Corolla vs. 1968 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1968 Toyota Sport 800 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,077 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Toyota Corolla (59 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 138 kg more than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. 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, 1966 Toyota Corolla (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1966 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Toyota Corolla | 1968 Toyota Sport 800 | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Corolla | Sport 800 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1077 cc | 790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 77 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 582 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |