2004 Toyota Tundra vs. 1969 Toyota Century
To start off, 2004 Toyota Tundra 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 3,376 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Tundra (190 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 76 kg more than 1969 Toyota Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Toyota Tundra (298 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Century. (236 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Toyota Tundra | 1969 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Tundra | Century |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3376 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3270 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
