2009 Nissan 350Z vs. 1968 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 2009 Nissan 350Z is newer by 41 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan 350Z (309 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1968 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, 2009 Nissan 350Z (358 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan 350Z | 1968 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | 350Z | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
