1999 Toyota Century vs. 1980 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1999 Toyota Century is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 5,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Century weights approximately 680 kg more than 1980 Toyota Celica.
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. 1999 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1980 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1980 Toyota Celica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Toyota Century | 1980 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Century | Celica |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 96 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1640 mm |
