1972 Toyota Century vs. 2011 Nissan Livina
To start off, 2011 Nissan Livina is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Livina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Livina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Livina weights approximately 705 kg more than 1972 Toyota Century.
Because 1972 Toyota Century is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Livina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Livina. (154 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Livina.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Toyota Century | 2011 Nissan Livina | |
Make | Toyota | Nissan |
Model | Century | Livina |
Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2981 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2610 mm |