1971 Fiat ESV vs. 1979 Toyota Century

To start off, 1979 Toyota Century is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat ESV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat ESV would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1971 Fiat ESV. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat ESV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Century weights approximately 986 kg more than 1971 Fiat ESV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1979 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 1979 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Fiat ESV, 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, 1979 Toyota Century (270 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat ESV. (134 Nm). This means 1979 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat ESV.

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