1989 Toyota Cressida vs. 1965 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1989 Toyota Cressida is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Cressida (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. (48 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 996 kg more than 1965 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 Toyota Cressida (142 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. (72 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. 1989 Toyota Cressida has automatic transmission and 1965 Toyota Sport 800 has manual transmission. 1965 Toyota Sport 800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Toyota Cressida will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Toyota Cressida | 1965 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Cressida | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1577 kg | 581 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 30 L |
