2007 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 1968 Toyota Century
To start off, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 39 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 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix (200 HP) has 73 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Century. (127 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 444 kg more than 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix.
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 Pontiac Grand Prix (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Century. (250 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix | 1968 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Prix | Century |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 127 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
