1967 Toyota Century vs. 2010 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, 2010 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 43 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, 2010 Buick LaCrosse (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Century. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Century.
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, 2010 Buick LaCrosse, 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, 1967 Toyota Century (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Buick LaCrosse. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1967 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Toyota Century | 2010 Buick LaCrosse | |
| Make | Toyota | Buick |
| Model | Century | LaCrosse |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2981 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5001 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2837 mm |
