2004 Peugeot 907 vs. 1978 Toyota Century
To start off, 2004 Peugeot 907 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Century would be higher. At 5,892 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Peugeot 907 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Peugeot 907 (493 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Peugeot 907 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Century weights approximately 405 kg more than 2004 Peugeot 907.
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, 1978 Toyota Century (270 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Peugeot 907. (214 Nm). This means 1978 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Peugeot 907. 1978 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2004 Peugeot 907 has manual transmission. 2004 Peugeot 907 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Peugeot 907 | 1978 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 907 | Century |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5892 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 214 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 | 1400 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2870 mm |
