2004 Rover 75 vs. 1982 Toyota Century
To start off, 2004 Rover 75 is newer by 22 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Rover 75 (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Century weights approximately 125 kg more than 2004 Rover 75.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Rover 75 (418 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Rover 75 | 1982 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 75 | Century |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 418 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2870 mm |
