1973 Toyota Century vs. 1997 Vector M12
To start off, 1997 Vector M12 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Century would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Vector M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Vector M12 (484 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 357 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Vector M12 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Century weights approximately 70 kg more than 1997 Vector M12.
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, 1997 Vector M12 (576 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Vector M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Toyota Century | 1997 Vector M12 | |
| Make | Toyota | Vector |
| Model | Century | M12 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2981 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 484 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2750 mm |
