1966 Toyota Sport 800 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S (536 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 492 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1650 kg more than 1966 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S (799 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 732 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Toyota Sport 800 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Toyota | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sport 800 | S |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 790 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 536 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 799 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 2230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3165 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
