1967 Toyota Sport 800 vs. 2010 Mazda 3
To start off, 2010 Mazda 3 is newer by 43 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda 3 (167 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 3 weights approximately 803 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, 2010 Mazda 3, 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, 2010 Mazda 3 (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 3 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 | 2010 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Toyota | Mazda |
| Model | Sport 800 | 3 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 790 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 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 | 1383 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4506 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
