1968 Toyota Century vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 39 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, 1968 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 115 kg more than 1968 Toyota Century.
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, 2007 Toyota Quantum (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Century. (250 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Toyota Century | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Century | Quantum |
Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2981 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |