1968 Toyota Sport 800 vs. 2012 Suzuki SX4
To start off, 2012 Suzuki SX4 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Suzuki SX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki SX4 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki SX4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Suzuki SX4 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 Suzuki SX4 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 Suzuki SX4 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 Suzuki SX4 (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Suzuki SX4 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 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Toyota | Suzuki |
| Model | Sport 800 | SX4 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 790 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 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 | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1605 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |
