1995 Lexus SC vs. 1985 Toyota Century
To start off, 1995 Lexus SC is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lexus SC (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Century weights approximately 250 kg more than 1995 Lexus SC.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1995 Lexus SC (365 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Century. (290 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Lexus SC | 1985 Toyota Century | |
Make | Lexus | Toyota |
Model | SC | Century |
Year Released | 1995 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2870 mm |