1953 Austin-Healey 100 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 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Century (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1953 Austin-Healey 100. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Century weights approximately 852 kg more than 1953 Austin-Healey 100. 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, 1986 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin-Healey 100. (144 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin-Healey 100. 1986 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1953 Austin-Healey 100 has manual transmission. 1953 Austin-Healey 100 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 Austin-Healey 100 | 1986 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Toyota |
| Model | 100 | Century |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 948 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2870 mm |
