1996 Dodge Ram vs. 1982 Toyota Century
To start off, 1996 Dodge Ram is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Century would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Century weights approximately 719 kg more than 1996 Dodge Ram.
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, 1996 Dodge Ram (447 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Century. (270 Nm). This means 1996 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Century. 1982 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1996 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 1996 Dodge Ram will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Ram | 1982 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Ram | Century |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 167 HP |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2870 mm |
