1967 Toyota Sport 800 vs. 2012 Mazda BT-50
To start off, 2012 Mazda BT-50 is newer by 45 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mazda BT-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda BT-50 (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda BT-50 should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda BT-50 weights approximately 375 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 2012 Mazda BT-50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Toyota Sport 800. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mazda BT-50 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Mazda BT-50 (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda BT-50 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 | 2012 Mazda BT-50 | |
| Make | Toyota | Mazda |
| Model | Sport 800 | BT-50 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 790 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |
