1986 Toyota Century vs. 1996 Vector M12
To start off, 1996 Vector M12 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Century would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Vector M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Vector M12 (484 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 331 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Vector M12 should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Century weights approximately 170 kg more than 1996 Vector M12.
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, 1996 Vector M12 (576 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Vector M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Century. 1986 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1996 Vector M12 has manual transmission. 1996 Vector M12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Toyota Century | 1996 Vector M12 | |
| Make | Toyota | Vector |
| Model | Century | M12 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 484 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2750 mm |
