2002 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 1975 Toyota Century
To start off, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Century would be higher. At 5,731 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 447 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Century. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Century weights approximately 420 kg more than 2002 Porsche Carrera GT.
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 Porsche Carrera GT (620 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Porsche Carrera GT | 1975 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | Carrera GT | Century |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2870 mm |
