1987 TVR S vs. 1971 Toyota Century
To start off, 1987 TVR S is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 TVR S (160 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Century. (128 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 TVR S should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota Century weights approximately 800 kg more than 1987 TVR S.
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, 1971 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 TVR S. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 TVR S. 1971 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1987 TVR S has manual transmission. 1987 TVR S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 TVR S | 1971 Toyota Century | |
Make | TVR | Toyota |
Model | S | Century |
Year Released | 1987 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2870 mm |