2005 Peugeot 807 vs. 1969 Toyota Century
To start off, 2005 Peugeot 807 is newer by 36 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 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Peugeot 807 (131 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 807 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 807 weights approximately 94 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.
Because 1969 Toyota Century is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 807, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Peugeot 807 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Peugeot 807 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Century. 1969 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2005 Peugeot 807 has manual transmission. 2005 Peugeot 807 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Peugeot 807 | 1969 Toyota Century | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 807 | Century |
Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2228 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1798 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |