1974 Toyota Century vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 32 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Century. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Century weights approximately 84 kg more than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Century. (271 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Toyota Century | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Century | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1974 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3376 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 157 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1681 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2800 mm |