1973 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1966 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1973 Chrysler Valiant is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler Valiant (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 840 kg more than 1966 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, 1973 Chrysler Valiant (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chrysler Valiant | 1966 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Valiant | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2010 mm |
