1968 Toyota Sport 800 vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corolla is newer by 15 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corolla (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 303 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, 1983 Toyota Corolla (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corolla 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 | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Sport 800 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1968 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 790 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 67 Nm | 105 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 | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 582 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |