1968 Nissan Gloria vs. 1996 Toyota Century
To start off, 1996 Toyota Century is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan Gloria would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Century (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Century weights approximately 504 kg more than 1968 Nissan Gloria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan Gloria.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Nissan Gloria | 1996 Toyota Century | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Gloria | Century |
Year Released | 1968 | 1996 |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 3995 cc |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2870 mm |