1975 Toyota Century vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Century. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Century weights approximately 260 kg more than 2010 Porsche 911.
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, 2010 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Toyota Century | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Toyota | Porsche |
Model | Century | 911 |
Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3376 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 157 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 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 | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2350 mm |