1983 Avanti Avanti vs. 1971 Toyota Century
To start off, 1983 Avanti Avanti is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Century would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Century. (128 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota Century weights approximately 80 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Century. 1983 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1971 Toyota Century has manual transmission. 1971 Toyota Century will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Avanti Avanti | 1971 Toyota Century | |
Make | Avanti | Toyota |
Model | Avanti | Century |
Year Released | 1983 | 1971 |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2870 mm |