1980 Toyota Century vs. 1979 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1980 Toyota Century is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Triumph TR7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Triumph TR7 would be higher. At 3,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1979 Triumph TR7. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1979 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Century weights approximately 760 kg more than 1979 Triumph TR7. 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, 1980 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Triumph TR7. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Triumph TR7. 1980 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1979 Triumph TR7 has manual transmission. 1979 Triumph TR7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Toyota Century | 1979 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Toyota | Triumph |
Model | Century | TR7 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3375 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 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 | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2170 mm |