2012 Nissan GT-R vs. 1972 Toyota Century
To start off, 2012 Nissan GT-R is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan GT-R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan GT-R (530 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 403 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan GT-R weights approximately 37 kg more than 1972 Toyota Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan GT-R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan GT-R will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan GT-R (607 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan GT-R | 1972 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | GT-R | Century |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 530 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 607 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1737 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4671 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1369 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2779 mm | 2870 mm |
