1979 Toyota Century vs. 2012 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2012 Toyota Avalon is newer by 33 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Avalon (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Century weights approximately 186 kg more than 2012 Toyota Avalon.
Because 1979 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 1979 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Avalon, 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, 2012 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Toyota Century | 2012 Toyota Avalon | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Century | Avalon |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3376 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5019 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1486 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2819 mm |