1985 Subaru 1.8 vs. 1984 Toyota Century
To start off, 1985 Subaru 1.8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,993 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Century (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1985 Subaru 1.8. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1985 Subaru 1.8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Century weights approximately 774 kg more than 1985 Subaru 1.8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Subaru 1.8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Subaru 1.8 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, 1984 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Subaru 1.8. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Subaru 1.8. 1984 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1985 Subaru 1.8 has manual transmission. 1985 Subaru 1.8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1985 Subaru 1.8 | 1984 Toyota Century | |
Make | Subaru | Toyota |
Model | 1.8 | Century |
Year Released | 1985 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2870 mm |