2000 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1966 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 34 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 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Eldorado (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1178 kg more than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Toyota Sport 800 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Toyota Sport 800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Eldorado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Cadillac Eldorado (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Eldorado | 1966 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Eldorado | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1758 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |
