1970 ZIL 114 vs. 1969 Toyota Century
To start off, 1970 ZIL 114 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Century would be higher. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 ZIL 114 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 ZIL 114 (254 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 ZIL 114 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 ZIL 114 weights approximately 1471 kg more than 1969 Toyota Century. 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 ZIL 114 (580 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 ZIL 114 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1970 ZIL 114 | 1969 Toyota Century | |
Make | ZIL | Toyota |
Model | 114 | Century |
Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6998 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 580 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 3175 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6300 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3770 mm | 2870 mm |