1988 Toyota Century vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna 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 Toyota Sienna (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 155 kg more than 1988 Toyota Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Toyota Sienna, 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 2012 Toyota Sienna. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Toyota Century | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Century | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3994 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3030 mm |
