1997 Lexus GS vs. 1977 Toyota Century
To start off, 1997 Lexus GS is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,374 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lexus GS (205 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Century. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Century weights approximately 43 kg more than 1997 Lexus GS.
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, 1997 Lexus GS (275 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Lexus GS | 1977 Toyota Century | |
Make | Lexus | Toyota |
Model | GS | Century |
Year Released | 1997 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3374 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2870 mm |