1985 Toyota Century vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 19 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (160 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 215 kg more than 1985 Toyota Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Century. (290 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Century. 1985 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Toyota Century | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Century | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2720 mm |
