2002 Dodge Razor vs. 1979 Toyota Century
To start off, 2002 Dodge Razor is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Dodge Razor (251 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Dodge Razor should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Century weights approximately 671 kg more than 2002 Dodge Razor.
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, 2002 Dodge Razor (312 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Century. (270 Nm). This means 2002 Dodge Razor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Century. 1979 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2002 Dodge Razor has manual transmission. 2002 Dodge Razor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Dodge Razor | 1979 Toyota Century | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Razor | Century |
Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 270 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1806 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2870 mm |