2002 Mahindra Bolero vs. 1982 Toyota Century

To start off, 2002 Mahindra Bolero is newer by 20 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 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2002 Mahindra Bolero. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2002 Mahindra Bolero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Century weights approximately 23 kg more than 2002 Mahindra Bolero. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2002 Mahindra Bolero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Mahindra Bolero will offer significantly more control. 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, 1982 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mahindra Bolero. (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mahindra Bolero. 1982 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2002 Mahindra Bolero has manual transmission. 2002 Mahindra Bolero 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.

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