1946 Citroen 7A vs. 1979 Toyota Century
To start off, 1979 Toyota Century is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Citroen 7A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Citroen 7A would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1946 Citroen 7A. (35 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1946 Citroen 7A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Century weights approximately 900 kg more than 1946 Citroen 7A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Toyota Century is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1946 Citroen 7A, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. 1979 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1946 Citroen 7A has manual transmission. 1946 Citroen 7A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Citroen 7A | 1979 Toyota Century | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | 7A | Century |
Year Released | 1946 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1529 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 1806 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2870 mm |