1968 Toyota Sport 800 vs. 2009 Citroen C8
To start off, 2009 Citroen C8 is newer by 41 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C8 (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C8 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C8 weights approximately 1161 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, 2009 Citroen C8, 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, 2009 Citroen C8 (270 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C8 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 | 2009 Citroen C8 | |
Make | Toyota | Citroen |
Model | Sport 800 | C8 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 790 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 67 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 582 kg | 1743 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |