1982 Toyota Century vs. 1998 Volvo V90
To start off, 1998 Volvo V90 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volvo V90 (177 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volvo V90 should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Century weights approximately 190 kg more than 1998 Volvo V90.
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 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volvo V90. (260 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volvo V90. 1982 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1998 Volvo V90 has manual transmission. 1998 Volvo V90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Toyota Century | 1998 Volvo V90 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Century | V90 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3376 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
