2012 GMC Sierra vs. 1970 Toyota Century
To start off, 2012 GMC Sierra is newer by 42 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Sierra (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Sierra weights approximately 652 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, 2012 GMC Sierra (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 GMC Sierra | 1970 Toyota Century | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Sierra | Century |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 2980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2352 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5839 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 2870 mm |
