1988 GMC Jimmy vs. 1970 Toyota Century
To start off, 1988 GMC Jimmy is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Century would be higher. At 4,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 GMC Jimmy (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Century weights approximately 350 kg more than 1988 GMC Jimmy.
Because 1988 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 GMC Jimmy will offer significantly more control. 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, 1988 GMC Jimmy (313 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Century. (251 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 GMC Jimmy | 1970 Toyota Century | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Jimmy | Century |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4299 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2870 mm |
