2007 Lexus GS vs. 1967 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 2007 Lexus GS is newer by 40 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 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus GS (290 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lexus GS weights approximately 1106 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, 2007 Lexus GS (433 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lexus GS | 1967 Toyota Sport 800 | |
Make | Lexus | Toyota |
Model | GS | Sport 800 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 433 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 75 L |