1989 Toyota Century vs. 2004 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2004 Toyota Soarer is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Century would be higher. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Century. (154 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Century weights approximately 70 kg more than 2004 Toyota Soarer.
Because 1989 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 1989 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Soarer, 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, 2004 Toyota Soarer (430 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Toyota Century | 2004 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Century | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2630 mm |
