1991 GMC Jimmy vs. 1968 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1991 GMC Jimmy is newer by 23 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 4,297 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 GMC Jimmy (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 868 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 1991 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 GMC Jimmy 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, 1991 GMC Jimmy (312 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1991 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 GMC Jimmy | 1968 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Jimmy | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4297 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2010 mm |
