1982 Toyota Century vs. 2003 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2003 Toyota Condor is newer by 21 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, 1982 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Century weights approximately 300 kg more than 2003 Toyota Condor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor. 1982 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2003 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2003 Toyota Condor 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 2003 Toyota Condor
Make Toyota Toyota
Model Century Condor
Year Released 1982 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3376 cc 2437 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 167 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 270 Nm 192 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 2800 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1805 kg 1505 kg
Wheelbase Size 2870 mm 2640 mm


 

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