1968 Toyota Sport 800 vs. 1996 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Neon is newer by 28 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Neon (132 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 527 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.
Because 1968 Toyota Sport 800 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Toyota Sport 800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Neon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Plymouth Neon (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Neon 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 | 1996 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Toyota | Plymouth |
Model | Sport 800 | Neon |
Year Released | 1968 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 790 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 67 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 582 kg | 1109 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 79 L |