1999 Lancia Lybra vs. 1970 Toyota Century
To start off, 1999 Lancia Lybra is newer by 29 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 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lancia Lybra (129 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lancia Lybra should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Century weights approximately 460 kg more than 1999 Lancia Lybra.
Because 1970 Toyota Century is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Lancia Lybra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Toyota Century (251 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lancia Lybra. (165 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lancia Lybra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lancia Lybra | 1970 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Lybra | Century |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2870 mm |
