1994 Land Rover Defender vs. 1970 Toyota Century
To start off, 1994 Land Rover Defender is newer by 24 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 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Land Rover Defender (182 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Century. (127 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Century.
Because 1994 Land Rover Defender 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, 1994 Land Rover Defender 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, 1994 Land Rover Defender (312 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Century. (251 Nm). This means 1994 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Land Rover Defender | 1970 Toyota Century | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Defender | Century |
Year Released | 1994 | 1970 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 127 HP |
Torque | 312 Nm | 251 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2870 mm |