2005 Nissan 350Z vs. 1967 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 2005 Nissan 350Z 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan 350Z (287 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 919 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.
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, 2005 Nissan 350Z (372 Nm) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan 350Z | 1967 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | 350Z | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 287 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 75 L |
