1968 Toyota Sport 800 vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 43 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 803 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 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza 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, 2011 Subaru Impreza (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza 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 | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Toyota | Subaru |
| Model | Sport 800 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 790 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 582 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
