2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1968 Toyota Century

To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,001 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 760 kg more than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.

Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Century.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 1968 Toyota Century
Make Toyota Toyota
Model Land Cruiser Century
Year Released 2005 1968
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3001 cc 2981 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 129 HP 127 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 343 Nm 236 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 940 kg 1700 kg
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2870 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 180 L 60 L


 

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