2005 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1967 Toyota Century
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 38 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Century. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Toyota Century weights approximately 197 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Century. (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Lumina | 1967 Toyota Century | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Lumina | Century |
Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 196 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1603 kg | 1800 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2870 mm |