1970 Chevrolet Comodoro vs. 1980 Toyota Century
To start off, 1980 Toyota Century is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Century weights approximately 620 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro | 1980 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Comodoro | Century |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3375 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2870 mm |
