1987 Toyota Century vs. 2005 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2005 TVR Tamora is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Tamora (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Century weights approximately 776 kg more than 2005 TVR Tamora.
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, 2005 TVR Tamora (381 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Tamora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Century. 1987 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2005 TVR Tamora has manual transmission. 2005 TVR Tamora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Toyota Century | 2005 TVR Tamora | |
| Make | Toyota | TVR |
| Model | Century | Tamora |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2290 mm |
