2007 Nissan Navara vs. 1981 Toyota Century
To start off, 2007 Nissan Navara is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Navara (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Century. (168 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 33 kg more than 1981 Toyota Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Nissan Navara (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Navara | 1981 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Navara | Century |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1838 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2870 mm |
