1982 Toyota Century vs. 2000 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2000 Toyota Crown is newer by 18 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Century weights approximately 585 kg more than 2000 Toyota Crown.
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. 1982 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2000 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 2000 Toyota Crown 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 | 2000 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Century | Crown |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3376 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
