1960 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1985 Toyota Century

To start off, 1985 Toyota Century is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac Brougham (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Brougham should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 495 kg more than 1985 Toyota Century. 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, 1960 Cadillac Brougham (591 Nm) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Century. (290 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Century.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Cadillac Brougham 1985 Toyota Century
Make Cadillac Toyota
Model Brougham Century
Year Released 1960 1985
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6390 cc 3995 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 210 HP 153 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 591 Nm 290 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2295 kg 1800 kg
Vehicle Length 5730 mm 4990 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 3310 mm 2870 mm


 

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