2004 Mazda Premacy vs. 1969 Toyota Century
To start off, 2004 Mazda Premacy is newer by 35 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, 2004 Mazda Premacy (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Century weights approximately 319 kg more than 2004 Mazda Premacy.
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, 2004 Mazda Premacy, 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, 1969 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Premacy. (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mazda Premacy | 1969 Toyota Century | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | Premacy | Century |
Year Released | 2004 | 1969 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |