1973 Toyota Century vs. 2010 Honda Element
To start off, 2010 Honda Element is newer by 37 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, 2010 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Century weights approximately 68 kg more than 2010 Honda Element.
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, 2010 Honda Element, 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Element. 2010 Honda Element has automatic transmission and 1973 Toyota Century has manual transmission. 1973 Toyota Century will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Element will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Toyota Century | 2010 Honda Element | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Century | Element |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2981 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4328 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2576 mm |
