1986 Citroen Aventure vs. 1981 Toyota Century

To start off, 1986 Citroen Aventure is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Century (168 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1986 Citroen Aventure. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen Aventure.

Because 1981 Toyota Century is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Aventure, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Toyota Century (270 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Aventure. (120 Nm). This means 1981 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Aventure. 1981 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1986 Citroen Aventure has manual transmission. 1986 Citroen Aventure will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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