2002 Kia Pregio vs. 1981 Toyota Century
To start off, 2002 Kia Pregio is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Century (168 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2002 Kia Pregio. (81 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Pregio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Century weights approximately 105 kg more than 2002 Kia Pregio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 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 1981 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Kia Pregio, 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, 1981 Toyota Century (270 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Pregio. (175 Nm). This means 1981 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Pregio. 1981 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2002 Kia Pregio has manual transmission. 2002 Kia Pregio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Kia Pregio | 1981 Toyota Century | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Pregio | Century |
Year Released | 2002 | 1981 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2665 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 270 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2870 mm |