1999 Renault Avantime vs. 1979 Toyota Century

To start off, 1999 Renault Avantime is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1999 Renault Avantime. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Avantime. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Century weights approximately 231 kg more than 1999 Renault Avantime. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1979 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 1979 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Renault Avantime, 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, 1979 Toyota Century (270 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Avantime. (255 Nm). This means 1979 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Avantime. 1979 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1999 Renault Avantime has manual transmission. 1999 Renault Avantime will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications: