1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 vs. 1968 Toyota Century
To start off, 1968 Toyota Century is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 (421 HP @ 9300 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 990 kg more than 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159.
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 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 has manual transmission. 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 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:
| 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 | 1968 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | GP 159 | Century |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 1479 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1700 kg |
