1968 Toyota Sport 800 vs. 1977 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1977 Volkswagen 1302 is newer by 9 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 1,192 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Volkswagen 1302 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Sport 800 (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1977 Volkswagen 1302. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Sport 800 should accelerate faster than 1977 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Volkswagen 1302 weights approximately 168 kg more than 1968 Toyota Sport 800.
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, 1977 Volkswagen 1302 (85 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1977 Volkswagen 1302 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 | 1977 Volkswagen 1302 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sport 800 | 1302 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 790 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 582 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
