1957 BMW 503 vs. 1968 Toyota Century
To start off, 1968 Toyota Century is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 503 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 BMW 503 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 BMW 503 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 BMW 503 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 200 kg more than 1957 BMW 503.
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, 1968 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
1957 BMW 503 | 1968 Toyota Century | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 503 | Century |
Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |