1967 Toyota Sport 800 vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1977 Toyota Carina is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Carina (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Carina weights approximately 415 kg more than 1967 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, 1977 Toyota Carina (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Toyota Sport 800 | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Sport 800 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 790 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
