1989 Honda Concerto vs. 1996 Toyota Century
To start off, 1996 Toyota Century is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Century (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1989 Honda Concerto. (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Century weights approximately 710 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 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 1996 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto, 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, 1996 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto. 1996 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1989 Honda Concerto has manual transmission. 1989 Honda Concerto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Concerto | 1996 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Concerto | Century |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 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 | 1090 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2870 mm |
