1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159 vs. 1986 Toyota Century
To start off, 1986 Toyota Century is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159 (420 HP @ 9300 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159 should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Century weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159.
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. 1986 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159 has manual transmission. 1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159 | 1986 Toyota Century | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | GP 159 | Century |
Year Released | 1953 | 1986 |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 9300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1800 kg |