2005 Honda Avancier vs. 1979 Toyota Century
To start off, 2005 Honda Avancier is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Honda Avancier. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Avancier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Century weights approximately 186 kg more than 2005 Honda Avancier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda Avancier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1979 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Avancier. (206 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Avancier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Avancier | 1979 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Avancier | Century |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2254 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 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 | 1806 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2870 mm |
