1998 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1967 Toyota Century
To start off, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Century would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (218 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Century. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 670 kg more than 1967 Toyota Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (441 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Century. (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Century. 1967 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1967 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Century |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1967 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4164 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2470 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2870 mm |
