1962 BMW 1500 vs. 1979 Toyota Century
To start off, 1979 Toyota Century is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 1500 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 87 more horse power than 1962 BMW 1500. (80 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Century weights approximately 763 kg more than 1962 BMW 1500. 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, 1979 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 1500. (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 1500. 1979 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1962 BMW 1500 has manual transmission. 1962 BMW 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 BMW 1500 | 1979 Toyota Century | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 1500 | Century |
Year Released | 1962 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 1806 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2870 mm |