1968 Toyota Sport 800 vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (198 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 978 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 Honda Accord, 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 Honda Accord (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord | |
Make | Toyota | Honda |
Model | Sport 800 | Accord |
Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 790 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 67 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 582 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |