2001 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1974 Toyota Century

To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Century would be higher. At 5,698 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Century weights approximately 225 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Camaro.

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, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro (475 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Century. (271 Nm). This means 2001 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Century.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Chevrolet Camaro 1974 Toyota Century
Make Chevrolet Toyota
Model Camaro Century
Year Released 2001 1974
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5698 cc 3376 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 157 HP
Torque 475 Nm 271 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1540 kg 1765 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4990 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2560 mm 2870 mm