2003 MCC ForTwo vs. 1970 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 2003 MCC ForTwo is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 790 cc (2 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Sport 800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 MCC ForTwo (49 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 MCC ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 MCC ForTwo weights approximately 150 kg more than 1970 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, 2003 MCC ForTwo (80 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Sport 800. (68 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 MCC ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
2003 MCC ForTwo | 1970 Toyota Sport 800 | |
Make | MCC | Toyota |
Model | ForTwo | Sport 800 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 698 cc | 790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1810 mm | 2010 mm |