1988 Toyota Century vs. 2012 GMC Terrain
To start off, 2012 GMC Terrain is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,994 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Terrain (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Terrain should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Century weights approximately 40 kg more than 2012 GMC Terrain.
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, 2012 GMC Terrain, 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Terrain. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Terrain.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Toyota Century | 2012 GMC Terrain | |
| Make | Toyota | GMC |
| Model | Century | Terrain |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3994 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4707 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2858 mm |
