1967 Toyota Sport 800 vs. 1983 Pontiac 6000
To start off, 1983 Pontiac 6000 is newer by 16 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 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Pontiac 6000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Pontiac 6000 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Pontiac 6000 should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Pontiac 6000 weights approximately 730 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.
Because 1967 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 1967 Toyota Sport 800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Pontiac 6000, 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, 1983 Pontiac 6000 (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1983 Pontiac 6000 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 | 1983 Pontiac 6000 | |
| Make | Toyota | Pontiac |
| Model | Sport 800 | 6000 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 790 cc | 2474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2670 mm |
