2000 Audi S3 vs. 1965 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 2000 Audi S3 is newer by 35 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Audi S3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi S3 (210 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. (48 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi S3 should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi S3 weights approximately 949 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.
Because 2000 Audi S3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Audi S3 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, 2000 Audi S3 (270 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. (72 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Audi S3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi S3 | 1965 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | S3 | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 581 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 30 L |
