1968 Toyota Sport 800 vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 42 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 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 747 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.
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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier 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 | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Sport 800 | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 790 cc | 3952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 582 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
