1966 Porsche 904 vs. 1995 Toyota Century
To start off, 1995 Toyota Century is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Porsche 904. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Porsche 904 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Porsche 904 (177 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Century weights approximately 1098 kg more than 1966 Porsche 904.
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. 1995 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1966 Porsche 904 has manual transmission. 1966 Porsche 904 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Porsche 904 | 1995 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 904 | Century |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1966 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2870 mm |
