2006 Toyota MR2 vs. 1967 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 2006 Toyota MR2 is newer by 39 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota MR2 (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Sport 800.
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, 2006 Toyota MR2 (231 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota MR2 | 1967 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | MR2 | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
