2008 Toyota Tacoma vs. 1967 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 41 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 832 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, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Tacoma | 1967 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Tacoma | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2694 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1412 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 75 L |
