1980 Toyota Century vs. 2007 Audi A4
To start off, 2007 Audi A4 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2007 Audi A4. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Century weights approximately 530 kg more than 2007 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 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 1980 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi A4, 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, 2007 Audi A4 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Toyota Century | 2007 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Toyota | Audi |
| Model | Century | A4 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3375 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2660 mm |
