2002 Toyota Will vs. 1988 Toyota Century
To start off, 2002 Toyota Will is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,994 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Century (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Will. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Will. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Century weights approximately 340 kg more than 2002 Toyota Will. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Toyota Will is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Will 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, 1988 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Will. (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Will.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Toyota Will | 1988 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Will | Century |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1793 cc | 3994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2870 mm |
