1976 Chrysler Centura vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chrysler Centura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chrysler Centura would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Quantum (149 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1976 Chrysler Centura. (118 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Quantum should accelerate faster than 1976 Chrysler Centura. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 920 kg more than 1976 Chrysler Centura. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Toyota Quantum (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chrysler Centura. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chrysler Centura.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chrysler Centura | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Centura | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1981 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 2035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3120 mm |
