1995 Tata E vs. 1973 Toyota Century
To start off, 1995 Tata E is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Tata E (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Tata E should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Century weights approximately 330 kg more than 1995 Tata E.
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, 1973 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Tata E. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Tata E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Tata E | 1973 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Tata | Toyota |
| Model | E | Century |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2870 mm |
