1965 Sunbeam Tiger vs. 1999 Toyota Century
To start off, 1999 Toyota Century is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Sunbeam Tiger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Sunbeam Tiger would be higher. At 5,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Century weights approximately 720 kg more than 1965 Sunbeam Tiger.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Sunbeam Tiger | 1999 Toyota Century | |
Make | Sunbeam | Toyota |
Model | Tiger | Century |
Year Released | 1965 | 1999 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Size | 4261 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1900 mm |