1984 Toyota Corolla vs. 1968 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1984 Toyota Corolla is newer by 16 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Corolla (119 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 408 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, 1984 Toyota Corolla (140 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Toyota Corolla | 1968 Toyota Sport 800 | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Corolla | Sport 800 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 582 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |