1968 Toyota Century vs. 1970 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 1970 TVR Tuscan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Century would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 TVR Tuscan (229 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 935 kg more than 1970 TVR Tuscan.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Toyota Century | 1970 TVR Tuscan | |
Make | Toyota | TVR |
Model | Century | Tuscan |
Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2981 cc | 4727 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2290 mm |