1982 Avanti Avanti vs. 1968 Toyota Century
To start off, 1982 Avanti Avanti is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Century would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Avanti Avanti (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 260 kg more than 1982 Avanti Avanti.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1982 Avanti Avanti (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Century. (250 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1982 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Avanti Avanti | 1968 Toyota Century | |
Make | Avanti | Toyota |
Model | Avanti | Century |
Year Released | 1982 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2870 mm |