1977 Pontiac Sunbird vs. 1993 Toyota Century
To start off, 1993 Toyota Century is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Pontiac Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Pontiac Sunbird would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Century weights approximately 555 kg more than 1977 Pontiac Sunbird.
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. 1993 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1977 Pontiac Sunbird has manual transmission. 1977 Pontiac Sunbird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Pontiac Sunbird | 1993 Toyota Century | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Sunbird | Century |
Year Released | 1977 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 154 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2870 mm |