2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1970 Toyota Century
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Century would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 394 kg more than 1970 Toyota Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Century. (236 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 1970 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Silverado | Century |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 2980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2870 mm |
