1979 Datsun Laurel vs. 1979 Toyota Century
To start off, both 1979 Datsun Laurel and 1979 Toyota Century were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1979 Datsun Laurel. (113 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1979 Datsun Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Century weights approximately 621 kg more than 1979 Datsun Laurel. 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, 1979 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Datsun Laurel. (176 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Datsun Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Datsun Laurel | 1979 Toyota Century | |
Make | Datsun | Toyota |
Model | Laurel | Century |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1806 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2870 mm |