2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vs. 1971 Toyota Century
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (188 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Century. (128 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1971 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | 1971 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | Sprinter | Century |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2795 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6939 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2024 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2731 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4326 mm | 2870 mm |
