2007 Toyota Avanza vs. 1980 Toyota Century
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Century weights approximately 731 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza. 1980 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Avanza has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Avanza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Avanza | 1980 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Avanza | Century |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3375 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2870 mm |
