1978 Toyota Century vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 35 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 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 451 kg more than 1978 Toyota Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Century | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Century | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3376 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2893 mm |
