1974 Toyota Century vs. 2002 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2002 TVR Tamora is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,604 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 TVR Tamora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Tamora (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Century. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Century weights approximately 735 kg more than 2002 TVR Tamora.
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, 2002 TVR Tamora (380 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Century. (271 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 TVR Tamora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Toyota Century | 2002 TVR Tamora | |
| Make | Toyota | TVR |
| Model | Century | Tamora |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3376 cc | 3604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2290 mm |
