1989 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 1968 Toyota Century
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ is newer by 21 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 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 420 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ.
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 (250 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. (244 Nm). This means 1968 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ | 1968 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | RZ | Century |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 127 HP |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2870 mm |
