1973 Toyota Century vs. 1999 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1999 Toyota Celica is newer by 26 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 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Celica (145 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Century weights approximately 610 kg more than 1999 Toyota Celica.
Because 1973 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 1973 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Celica, 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, 1973 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Toyota Century | 1999 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Century | Celica |
Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2981 cc | 1792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2510 mm |