1995 Porsche 968 vs. 1974 Toyota Century
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Century. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Century weights approximately 361 kg more than 1995 Porsche 968.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1995 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Century. (271 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Porsche 968 | 1974 Toyota Century | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 968 | Century |
Year Released | 1995 | 1974 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2990 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2870 mm |