1974 Nissan 240 C vs. 1996 Toyota Century
To start off, 1996 Toyota Century is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Nissan 240 C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Nissan 240 C would be higher. At 5,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Century weights approximately 600 kg more than 1974 Nissan 240 C.
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. 1996 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1974 Nissan 240 C has manual transmission. 1974 Nissan 240 C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Nissan 240 C | 1996 Toyota Century | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | 240 C | Century |
Year Released | 1974 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1982 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |