2003 Honda Avancier vs. 1993 Toyota Century
To start off, 2003 Honda Avancier is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Century (154 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2003 Honda Avancier. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Avancier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Century weights approximately 180 kg more than 2003 Honda Avancier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Honda Avancier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Avancier 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, 1993 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Avancier. (205 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Avancier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Avancier | 1993 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Avancier | Century |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2254 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 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 | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2870 mm |
