1969 Opel GT vs. 1990 Toyota Century
To start off, 1990 Toyota Century is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel GT would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Century (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1969 Opel GT. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel GT.
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, 1990 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT. 1990 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1969 Opel GT has manual transmission. 1969 Opel GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Opel GT | 1990 Toyota Century | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | GT | Century |
Year Released | 1969 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1900 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2870 mm |