2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1978 Toyota Century
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,389 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (194 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Century weights approximately 175 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 1978 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 (431 Nm) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Century. (270 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1978 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Century |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3389 cc | 3376 cc |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1805 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2870 mm |
