1968 Toyota Sport 800 vs. 1970 Toyota Century

To start off, 1970 Toyota Century is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Century weights approximately 1218 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, 1970 Toyota Century (251 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Century 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 1970 Toyota Century
Make Toyota Toyota
Model Sport 800 Century
Year Released 1968 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 790 cc 2981 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 44 HP 127 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 67 Nm 251 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 582 kg 1800 kg
Vehicle Length 3590 mm 4990 mm
Vehicle Width 1470 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1180 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2010 mm 2870 mm


 

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