2004 Porsche 911 vs. 1968 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 36 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 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (477 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 433 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 798 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (641 Nm) has 574 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche 911 | 1968 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 911 | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3605 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 477 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 641 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 75 L |
