1991 Saturn Sports Coupe vs. 1973 Toyota Century
To start off, 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe. (123 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Century weights approximately 620 kg more than 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Toyota Century is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1973 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe. (164 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe. 1973 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe has manual transmission. 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Saturn Sports Coupe | 1973 Toyota Century | |
Make | Saturn | Toyota |
Model | Sports Coupe | Century |
Year Released | 1991 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2870 mm |