1987 Toyota Century vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 26 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (430 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Century weights approximately 196 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage.
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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Toyota Century | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
Make | Toyota | Aston Martin |
Model | Century | Vantage |
Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4382 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2022 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2601 mm |