1958 Abarth Renault vs. 1993 Toyota Century
To start off, 1993 Toyota Century is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth Renault. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth Renault would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Century (154 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1958 Abarth Renault. (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth Renault. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Century weights approximately 910 kg more than 1958 Abarth Renault. 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. 1993 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1958 Abarth Renault has manual transmission. 1958 Abarth Renault will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth Renault | 1993 Toyota Century | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | Renault | Century |
Year Released | 1958 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 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 | 890 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2870 mm |