1964 Steyr 700C vs. 1968 Toyota Century
To start off, 1968 Toyota Century is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Steyr 700C 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 107 more horse power than 1964 Steyr 700C. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1964 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1964 Steyr 700C. 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, 1968 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Steyr 700C. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Steyr 700C. 1968 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1964 Steyr 700C has manual transmission. 1964 Steyr 700C 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:
1964 Steyr 700C | 1968 Toyota Century | |
Make | Steyr | Toyota |
Model | 700C | Century |
Year Released | 1964 | 1968 |
Engine Size | 643 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2870 mm |