1998 Porsche 911 vs. 1964 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 838 kg more than 1964 Toyota Sport 800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Toyota Sport 800. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Porsche 911 | 1964 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 911 | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3387 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |
