1976 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1993 Toyota Century
To start off, 1993 Toyota Century is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chrysler Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chrysler Valiant would be higher. At 4,342 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chrysler Valiant (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Century. (154 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Century weights approximately 380 kg more than 1976 Chrysler Valiant.
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, 1976 Chrysler Valiant (362 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chrysler Valiant | 1993 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Valiant | Century |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4342 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2870 mm |
