1968 Audi 100 vs. 1988 Toyota Century
To start off, 1988 Toyota Century is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Audi 100 would be higher. At 3,994 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Century (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1968 Audi 100. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1968 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Century weights approximately 708 kg more than 1968 Audi 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, 1988 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Audi 100. (150 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Audi 100. 1988 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1968 Audi 100 has manual transmission. 1968 Audi 100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Audi 100 | 1988 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | 100 | Century |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1760 cc | 3994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2870 mm |
