1968 Toyota Sport 800 vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 35 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (246 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1318 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 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (380 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Sport 800 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 790 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 582 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 87 L |
