1956 Bugatti Type 101 vs. 1969 Toyota Century
To start off, 1969 Toyota Century is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Bugatti Type 101. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Bugatti Type 101 would be higher. At 3,257 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Bugatti Type 101 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Bugatti Type 101 (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Bugatti Type 101 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Century weights approximately 264 kg more than 1956 Bugatti Type 101.
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. 1969 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1956 Bugatti Type 101 has manual transmission. 1956 Bugatti Type 101 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Bugatti Type 101 | 1969 Toyota Century | |
Make | Bugatti | Toyota |
Model | Type 101 | Century |
Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3257 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1704 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2870 mm |