1974 Toyota Century vs. 2013 Infiniti IPL
To start off, 2013 Infiniti IPL is newer by 39 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 3,696 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti IPL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti IPL (343 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Century. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti IPL should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Century weights approximately 113 kg more than 2013 Infiniti IPL.
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, 2013 Infiniti IPL (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Century. (271 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti IPL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Toyota Century | 2013 Infiniti IPL | |
| Make | Toyota | Infiniti |
| Model | Century | IPL |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3376 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 343 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1823 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1406 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2850 mm |
