1974 Toyota Century vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Century. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 372 kg more than 1974 Toyota Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (361 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Century. (271 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Toyota Century | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Century | Touareg |
Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3376 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 157 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 2137 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4795 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2893 mm |