1970 Toyota Century vs. 2010 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2010 Seat Exeo is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Exeo (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Exeo should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Century weights approximately 300 kg more than 2010 Seat Exeo.
Because 1970 Toyota Century is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Seat Exeo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Seat Exeo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Exeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Toyota Century | 2010 Seat Exeo | |
| Make | Toyota | Seat |
| Model | Century | Exeo |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2980 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1772 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2642 mm |
