1981 Toyota Century vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Century (168 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 210 kg more than 1981 Toyota Century.
Because 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Toyota Century | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Century | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1981 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3376 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2860 mm |