1972 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1969 Toyota Century
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle is newer by 3 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 5,011 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Century weights approximately 223 kg more than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle.
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, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Century. (250 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1969 Toyota Century | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Chevelle | Century |
Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5011 cc | 2980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1577 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |