1996 Toyota MR2 vs. 1970 Toyota Century
To start off, 1996 Toyota MR2 is newer by 26 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, 1970 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1996 Toyota MR2. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Century weights approximately 185 kg more than 1996 Toyota MR2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Toyota Century (251 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota MR2. (131 Nm). This means 1970 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota MR2 | 1970 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | MR2 | Century |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2870 mm |
