1979 Toyota Century vs. 2005 Mazda Carol
To start off, 2005 Mazda Carol is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Carol. (45 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Carol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Century weights approximately 1176 kg more than 2005 Mazda Carol. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mazda Carol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Carol will offer significantly more control. 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, 1979 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Carol. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Carol.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Century | 2005 Mazda Carol | |
| Make | Toyota | Mazda |
| Model | Century | Carol |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3376 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2370 mm |
