2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1968 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 39 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 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 473 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.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 479 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 1968 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5968 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 398 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
