1967 Toyota Century vs. 2005 Honda Accord

To start off, 2005 Honda Accord is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Toyota Century (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Toyota Century weights approximately 155 kg more than 2005 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1967 Toyota Century is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Honda Accord (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Century. (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Century.

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