1967 Toyota Sport 800 vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 42 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 750 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, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma 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 | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Sport 800 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 790 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 79 L |
