2009 Dodge Sprinter vs. 1970 Toyota Century
To start off, 2009 Dodge Sprinter is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Sprinter (155 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 260 kg more than 1970 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, 2009 Dodge Sprinter (380 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Sprinter | 1970 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Sprinter | Century |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 2980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 7350 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2740 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4330 mm | 2870 mm |
