2009 GMC Envoy vs. 1980 Toyota Century
To start off, 2009 GMC Envoy is newer by 29 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 4,161 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Envoy (285 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Envoy weights approximately 630 kg more than 1980 Toyota Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 GMC Envoy (374 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
2009 GMC Envoy | 1980 Toyota Century | |
Make | GMC | Toyota |
Model | Envoy | Century |
Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4161 cc | 3375 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2870 mm |