1948 Simca 8 vs. 1990 Toyota Century

To start off, 1990 Toyota Century is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Simca 8 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Century (153 HP) has 104 more horse power than 1948 Simca 8. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1948 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Century weights approximately 850 kg more than 1948 Simca 8. 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, 1990 Toyota Century (289 Nm) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Simca 8. (88 Nm). This means 1990 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Simca 8. 1990 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1948 Simca 8 has manual transmission. 1948 Simca 8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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