1968 Toyota Century vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 37 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 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (164 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 42 kg more than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2005 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma 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, 1968 Toyota Century (250 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (248 Nm). This means 1968 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Toyota Century | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Century | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2981 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1758 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |
