2009 Nissan NP300 vs. 1975 Toyota Century
To start off, 2009 Nissan NP300 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Century (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2009 Nissan NP300. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Century weights approximately 235 kg more than 2009 Nissan NP300. 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, 1975 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan NP300. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan NP300 | 1975 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | NP300 | Century |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2870 mm |
