2004 Lexus SC vs. 1971 Toyota Century
To start off, 2004 Lexus SC is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lexus SC (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Century. (128 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota Century weights approximately 225 kg more than 2004 Lexus SC.
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, 2004 Lexus SC (290 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Lexus SC | 1971 Toyota Century | |
Make | Lexus | Toyota |
Model | SC | Century |
Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2870 mm |