1985 Toyota Century vs. 2001 Lexus IS
To start off, 2001 Lexus IS is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lexus IS (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Century weights approximately 400 kg more than 2001 Lexus IS.
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, 1985 Toyota Century (290 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lexus IS. (247 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Toyota Century | 2001 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Toyota | Lexus |
| Model | Century | IS |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2680 mm |
