1970 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1968 Toyota Century

To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle is newer by 2 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 7,441 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine.

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 Chevrolet Chevelle (678 Nm) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Century. (236 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Century.

Compare all specifications:

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle 1968 Toyota Century
Make Chevrolet Toyota
Model Chevelle Century
Year Released 1970 1968
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7441 cc 2981 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 127 HP
Torque 678 Nm 236 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2870 mm


 

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