1968 Toyota Century vs. 1990 Holden Barina
To start off, 1990 Holden Barina is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1990 Holden Barina. (67 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1990 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1990 Holden Barina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Toyota Century is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Holden Barina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1968 Toyota Century (250 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Holden Barina. (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Holden Barina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Toyota Century | 1990 Holden Barina | |
| Make | Toyota | Holden |
| Model | Century | Barina |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2981 cc | 1322 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2250 mm |
