2000 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1969 Toyota Century
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 31 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 5,327 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe (269 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 490 kg more than 1969 Toyota Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe 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, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe (450 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Century. (250 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1969 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Tahoe | Century |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5327 cc | 2980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 269 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2290 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2870 mm |
