1968 Toyota Sport 800 vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero is newer by 37 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 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero (200 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 1473 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 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero 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, 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero 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, 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero 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 | 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Toyota | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sport 800 | Pajero |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 790 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 582 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 71 L |
