1997 Porsche 911 vs. 1970 Toyota Century

To start off, 1997 Porsche 911 is newer by 27 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 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Century weights approximately 550 kg more than 1997 Porsche 911.

Because 1997 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche 911 (922 Nm) has 686 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Century. (236 Nm). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Century.

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