1974 Toyota Century vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 33 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 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Century (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Century weights approximately 655 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Toyota Century (271 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Toyota Century | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Century | Avanza |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3376 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2660 mm |
