1968 Toyota Sport 800 vs. 1957 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1968 Toyota Sport 800 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,506 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Vauxhall Victor (47 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 398 kg more than 1968 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, 1957 Vauxhall Victor (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1957 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Toyota Sport 800 | 1957 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
Model | Sport 800 | Victor |
Year Released | 1968 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 790 cc | 1506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 67 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 582 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2500 mm |