2000 Chevrolet Express vs. 1973 Toyota Century
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Express is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Century would be higher. At 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Express (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 630 kg more than 1973 Toyota Century. 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, 2000 Chevrolet Express (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Chevrolet Express | 1973 Toyota Century | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Express | Century |
Year Released | 2000 | 1973 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4292 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2870 mm |