1992 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 1970 Toyota Century
To start off, 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 22 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 3,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Century weights approximately 340 kg more than 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Because 1970 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 1970 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix, 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, 1970 Toyota Century (251 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix. (244 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix | 1970 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Prix | Century |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3127 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2870 mm |
