1968 Toyota Sport 800 vs. 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo

To start off, 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 44 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 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo (562 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 518 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo weights approximately 758 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 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo 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, 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo 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, 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo (539 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 472 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo 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 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo
Make Toyota Lamborghini
Model Sport 800 Gallardo
Year Released 1968 2012
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 790 cc 5200 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 10 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 44 HP 562 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 8000 RPM
Torque 67 Nm 539 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 6500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear AWD
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 582 kg 1340 kg
Vehicle Length 3590 mm 4387 mm
Vehicle Width 1470 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1180 mm 1166 mm
Wheelbase Size 2010 mm 2560 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 90 L


 

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