2003 Volvo C70 vs. 1969 Toyota Century
To start off, 2003 Volvo C70 is newer by 34 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 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volvo C70 (197 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Century weights approximately 139 kg more than 2003 Volvo C70.
Because 1969 Toyota Century is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Volvo C70, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Volvo C70 (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Century. 1969 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2003 Volvo C70 has manual transmission. 2003 Volvo C70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Volvo C70 | 1969 Toyota Century | |
Make | Volvo | Toyota |
Model | C70 | Century |
Year Released | 2003 | 1969 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2522 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |