1948 GAZ M-20 vs. 1978 Toyota Century
To start off, 1978 Toyota Century is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1948 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1948 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Century weights approximately 345 kg more than 1948 GAZ M-20. 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, 1978 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 GAZ M-20. 1978 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1948 GAZ M-20 has manual transmission. 1948 GAZ M-20 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 GAZ M-20 | 1978 Toyota Century | |
Make | GAZ | Toyota |
Model | M-20 | Century |
Year Released | 1948 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 2120 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |