2004 Pontiac Vibe vs. 1967 Toyota Century
To start off, 2004 Pontiac Vibe is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Toyota Century (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac Vibe. (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac Vibe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Toyota Century weights approximately 575 kg more than 2004 Pontiac Vibe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Pontiac Vibe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Vibe will offer significantly more control. 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, 1967 Toyota Century (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac Vibe. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1967 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac Vibe. 1967 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2004 Pontiac Vibe has manual transmission. 2004 Pontiac Vibe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Pontiac Vibe | 1967 Toyota Century | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Vibe | Century |
Year Released | 2004 | 1967 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2870 mm |