1993 Peugeot 405 vs. 1969 Toyota Century
To start off, 1993 Peugeot 405 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Peugeot 405 (196 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 405 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Century weights approximately 364 kg more than 1993 Peugeot 405.
Because 1993 Peugeot 405 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 405 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, 1993 Peugeot 405 (289 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Peugeot 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Century. 1969 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1993 Peugeot 405 has manual transmission. 1993 Peugeot 405 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Peugeot 405 | 1969 Toyota Century | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 405 | Century |
Year Released | 1993 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1905 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 196 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |