1979 Toyota Century vs. 2012 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2012 Chrysler 300 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler 300 (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 8 kg more than 1979 Toyota Century. 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, 2012 Chrysler 300 (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Toyota Century | 2012 Chrysler 300 | |
Make | Toyota | Chrysler |
Model | Century | 300 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3376 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6350 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5044 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3053 mm |