1970 Audi 100 vs. 1970 Toyota Century
To start off, both 1970 Audi 100 and 1970 Toyota Century were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1970 Audi 100. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1970 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Century weights approximately 618 kg more than 1970 Audi 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Audi 100. (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Audi 100 | 1970 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | 100 | Century |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1871 cc | 2980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1082 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2870 mm |
