1988 Audi 200 vs. 1988 Toyota Century
To start off, both 1988 Audi 200 and 1988 Toyota Century were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,994 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Audi 200 (180 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Audi 200 should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Century weights approximately 320 kg more than 1988 Audi 200.
Because 1988 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 1988 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Audi 200, 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, 1988 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Audi 200. (252 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Audi 200. 1988 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1988 Audi 200 has manual transmission. 1988 Audi 200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Audi 200 | 1988 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | 200 | Century |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 3994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2870 mm |
