2009 Saturn Sky vs. 1968 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 2009 Saturn Sky 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Saturn Sky is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saturn Sky (173 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Sky should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Saturn Sky weights approximately 1153 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, 2009 Saturn Sky (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Saturn Sky will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Saturn Sky | 1968 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Saturn | Toyota |
| Model | Sky | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 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 Weight | 1735 kg | 582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 75 L |
