1946 Lancia Ardea 3 vs. 1968 Toyota Century

To start off, 1968 Toyota Century is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Lancia Ardea 3 would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. (28 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 1026 kg more than 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. 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. 1968 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1946 Lancia Ardea 3 has manual transmission. 1946 Lancia Ardea 3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1946 Lancia Ardea 3 1968 Toyota Century
Make Lancia Toyota
Model Ardea 3 Century
Year Released 1946 1968
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 903 cc 2981 cc
Horse Power 28 HP 127 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 5200 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 674 kg 1700 kg
Vehicle Length 3700 mm 4990 mm
Vehicle Width 1380 mm 1900 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2870 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 29 L 60 L


 

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