1968 Toyota Sport 800 vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander

To start off, 2007 Toyota Highlander is newer by 39 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 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Highlander (155 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800.

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, 2007 Toyota Highlander (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Highlander 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 2007 Toyota Highlander
Make Toyota Toyota
Model Sport 800 Highlander
Year Released 1968 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 790 cc 2399 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 44 HP 155 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 67 Nm 220 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.6:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 3590 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1470 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1180 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 2010 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 73 L


 

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