2012 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1969 Toyota Century
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Century would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 607 kg more than 1969 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | 1969 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Silverado | Century |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2311 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
