1972 Chevrolet DeVille vs. 1983 Toyota Century
To start off, 1983 Toyota Century is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet DeVille would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet DeVille (233 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet DeVille should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Century weights approximately 116 kg more than 1972 Chevrolet DeVille.
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 DeVille (495 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet DeVille | 1983 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | DeVille | Century |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 233 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2870 mm |
