2005 Kia Rio vs. 1967 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 2005 Kia Rio is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 1,341 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Rio (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Rio weights approximately 364 kg more than 1967 Toyota Sport 800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 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 1967 Toyota Sport 800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Rio, 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, 2005 Kia Rio (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Rio | 1967 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Rio | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1341 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 944 kg | 580 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |
