1999 Audi R8 vs. 1968 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1999 Audi R8 is newer by 31 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 3,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi R8 (610 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 566 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Sport 800 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1999 Audi R8.
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, 1999 Audi R8 (705 Nm) has 638 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm). This means 1999 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi R8 | 1968 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | R8 | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 610 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1180 mm |
