1953 Steyr 2000 vs. 1981 Toyota Century

To start off, 1981 Toyota Century is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Steyr 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Steyr 2000 would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Century (168 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1953 Steyr 2000. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1953 Steyr 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Century weights approximately 605 kg more than 1953 Steyr 2000. 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. 1981 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1953 Steyr 2000 has manual transmission. 1953 Steyr 2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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