1985 Toyota Century vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2013 Kia Sportage is newer by 28 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, 2013 Kia Sportage (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Century weights approximately 275 kg more than 2013 Kia Sportage.
Because 2013 Kia Sportage is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage 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, 1985 Toyota Century (290 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sportage. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Toyota Century | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Century | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1645 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2640 mm |
