2007 Lexus IS vs. 1967 Toyota Century

To start off, 2007 Lexus IS is newer by 40 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 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus IS (205 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Century. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Toyota Century weights approximately 35 kg more than 2007 Lexus IS.

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, 2007 Lexus IS (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Century. (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Century.

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