1999 GAZ 3111 vs. 1969 Toyota Century
To start off, 1999 GAZ 3111 is newer by 30 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 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1999 GAZ 3111. (112 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1999 GAZ 3111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Century weights approximately 204 kg more than 1999 GAZ 3111. 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, 1999 GAZ 3111 (260 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 GAZ 3111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GAZ 3111 | 1969 Toyota Century | |
| Make | GAZ | Toyota |
| Model | 3111 | Century |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2134 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2870 mm |
