1968 Toyota Sport 800 vs. 2001 Toyota Brevis
To start off, 2001 Toyota Brevis is newer by 33 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 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Brevis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Brevis (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Brevis should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Brevis weights approximately 1014 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 2001 Toyota Brevis is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Brevis will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Toyota Brevis (250 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Brevis 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 | 2001 Toyota Brevis | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Sport 800 | Brevis |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 790 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 582 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
