1978 Toyota Century vs. 1991 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1991 TVR Griffith is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 TVR Griffith (276 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Century weights approximately 745 kg more than 1991 TVR Griffith.
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, 1991 TVR Griffith (388 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1991 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Century. 1978 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1991 TVR Griffith has manual transmission. 1991 TVR Griffith will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Toyota Century | 1991 TVR Griffith | |
Make | Toyota | TVR |
Model | Century | Griffith |
Year Released | 1978 | 1991 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3376 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2290 mm |