1971 Nissan Gloria vs. 1971 Toyota Century
To start off, both 1971 Nissan Gloria and 1971 Toyota Century were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Century (128 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota Century weights approximately 405 kg more than 1971 Nissan Gloria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Gloria.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan Gloria | 1971 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Gloria | Century |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2981 cc |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2870 mm |
