1980 Alfa Romeo 179 vs. 1968 Toyota Century
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 600 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179.
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, 1968 Toyota Century (236 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (177 Nm). This means 1968 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 | 1968 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | 179 | Century |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1700 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
