1993 Mazda AZ-1 vs. 1966 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 27 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 790 cc (2 cylinders), 1966 Toyota Sport 800 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mazda AZ-1 weights approximately 254 kg more than 1966 Toyota Sport 800.
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, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 (85 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm). This means 1993 Mazda AZ-1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mazda AZ-1 | 1966 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | AZ-1 | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 657 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 834 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2010 mm |
