1946 Daimler DE 27 vs. 1984 Toyota Century
To start off, 1984 Toyota Century is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Daimler DE 27. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Daimler DE 27 would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Daimler DE 27 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Century (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1946 Daimler DE 27. (110 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1946 Daimler DE 27. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 27 weights approximately 740 kg more than 1984 Toyota Century.
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. 1984 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1946 Daimler DE 27 has manual transmission. 1946 Daimler DE 27 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Daimler DE 27 | 1984 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Daimler | Toyota |
| Model | DE 27 | Century |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2540 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2870 mm |
