1983 Toyota Century vs. 2013 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2013 GMC Acadia is newer by 30 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, 2013 GMC Acadia (284 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Acadia weights approximately 403 kg more than 1983 Toyota Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 GMC Acadia is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 GMC Acadia will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 GMC Acadia (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Toyota Century | 2013 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Toyota | GMC |
| Model | Century | Acadia |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2203 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5101 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2003 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3020 mm |
