1999 AC Aceca vs. 1982 Toyota Century
To start off, 1999 AC Aceca is newer by 17 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. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Century weights approximately 195 kg more than 1999 AC Aceca.
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, 1999 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 1982 Toyota Century | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Aceca | Century |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 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 | 1610 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2870 mm |
