2000 Audi S8 vs. 1969 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 2000 Audi S8 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi S8 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi S8 weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1969 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 S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Toyota Sport 800. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Audi S8 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 S8 (583 Nm) has 516 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm). This means 2000 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Audi S8 | 1969 Toyota Sport 800 | |
Make | Audi | Toyota |
Model | S8 | Sport 800 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4172 cc | 788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 67 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2010 mm |