1968 Toyota Century vs. 1983 TVR 350i
To start off, 1983 TVR 350i is newer by 15 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 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 TVR 350i is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 TVR 350i (197 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 TVR 350i should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 537 kg more than 1983 TVR 350i.
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, 1983 TVR 350i (298 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Century. (236 Nm). This means 1983 TVR 350i will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Toyota Century | 1983 TVR 350i | |
| Make | Toyota | TVR |
| Model | Century | 350i |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2981 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1163 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2390 mm |
