1971 Toyota Century vs. 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six
To start off, 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Century. (128 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota Century weights approximately 600 kg more than 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six.
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, 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Toyota Century | 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six | |
| Make | Toyota | TVR |
| Model | Century | Tuscan Speed Six |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2981 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2370 mm |
