1983 Toyota Century vs. 1988 TVR S2
To start off, 1988 TVR S2 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 TVR S2 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 TVR S2 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Century weights approximately 810 kg more than 1988 TVR S2.
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 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 TVR S2. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 TVR S2. 1983 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1988 TVR S2 has manual transmission. 1988 TVR S2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Toyota Century | 1988 TVR S2 | |
| Make | Toyota | TVR |
| Model | Century | S2 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2290 mm |
