1980 Toyota Century vs. 2012 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2012 Nissan Navara is newer by 32 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, 2012 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Navara weights approximately 227 kg more than 1980 Toyota Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Navara 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, 2012 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Century. 1980 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2012 Nissan Navara has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan Navara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Toyota Century | 2012 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Century | Navara |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3375 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3210 mm |
