1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage vs. 1969 Toyota Century
To start off, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Century would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Century weights approximately 150 kg more than 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage.
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, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage (746 Nm) has 510 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Century. (236 Nm). This means 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage | 1969 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | Project Vantage | Century |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 746 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |
