1983 Toyota Century vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord is newer by 27 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, 2010 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Century weights approximately 188 kg more than 2010 Honda Accord.
Because 1983 Toyota Century is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Toyota Century | 2010 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Century | Accord |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4935 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2799 mm |
