2006 Opel Corsa vs. 1968 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 2006 Opel Corsa is newer by 38 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 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Corsa (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Corsa weights approximately 553 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.
Because 1968 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 1968 Toyota Sport 800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Opel Corsa, 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, 2006 Opel Corsa (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Opel Corsa | 1968 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Corsa | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 75 L |
