1971 Toyota Century vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 40 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 4,367 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (311 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Century. (128 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Century.
Because 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (700 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 464 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Century. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 1971 Toyota Century has manual transmission. 1971 Toyota Century will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Toyota Century | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Toyota | Land Rover |
| Model | Century | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2981 cc | 4367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2891 mm |
