1967 Toyota Century vs. 2012 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2012 Volvo XC60 is newer by 45 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volvo XC60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volvo XC60 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Century. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 116 kg more than 1967 Toyota Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC60 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Volvo XC60 (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Century. (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Toyota Century | 2012 Volvo XC60 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Century | XC60 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2981 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1916 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1712 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2748 mm |