1989 Chrysler Viper vs. 1967 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1989 Chrysler Viper is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1989 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chrysler Viper (449 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 405 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 955 kg more than 1967 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, 1989 Chrysler Viper (664 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 597 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1989 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Chrysler Viper | 1967 Toyota Sport 800 | |
Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
Model | Viper | Sport 800 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7986 cc | 790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 449 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 664 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2010 mm |