2007 Nissan Primera vs. 1978 Toyota Century
To start off, 2007 Nissan Primera is newer by 29 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 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Primera. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Century weights approximately 317 kg more than 2007 Nissan Primera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 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 1978 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Primera, 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, both vehicles can yield 270 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1978 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Primera has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Primera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Primera | 1978 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Primera | Century |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2870 mm |
