1972 Toyota Century vs. 1970 Vauxhall Viscount
To start off, 1972 Toyota Century is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Vauxhall Viscount. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Vauxhall Viscount would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota Century weights approximately 380 kg more than 1970 Vauxhall Viscount.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Toyota Century | 1970 Vauxhall Viscount | |
Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
Model | Century | Viscount |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2981 cc | 2651 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2740 mm |