2005 AC Aceca vs. 1977 Toyota Century
To start off, 2005 AC Aceca is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Century would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Century. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Century weights approximately 255 kg more than 2005 AC Aceca.
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, 2005 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 AC Aceca | 1977 Toyota Century | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Aceca | Century |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3374 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2870 mm |
