1967 Toyota Century vs. 2011 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2011 Renault Laguna is newer by 44 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, 2011 Renault Laguna (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Century. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Renault Laguna 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, 2011 Renault Laguna, 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, 2011 Renault Laguna (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Century. (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Toyota Century | 2011 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Toyota | Renault |
| Model | Century | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2981 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2750 mm |
