1994 Nissan 100 NX vs. 1972 Toyota Century
To start off, 1994 Nissan 100 NX is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 100 NX (142 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 100 NX should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota Century weights approximately 565 kg more than 1994 Nissan 100 NX.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan 100 NX. (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan 100 NX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Nissan 100 NX | 1972 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | 100 NX | Century |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
