2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1966 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 39 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 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Defender (180 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1050 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 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Defender (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 1966 Toyota Sport 800 | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Defender | Sport 800 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3947 cc | 790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 75 L |