2001 Toyota Supra vs. 1968 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 2001 Toyota Supra is newer by 33 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Supra (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Supra weights approximately 358 kg more than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Toyota Supra (88 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Supra | 1968 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Supra | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 582 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |
