1962 BMW 700 vs. 1982 Toyota Century
To start off, 1982 Toyota Century is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 700 would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1962 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Century weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1962 BMW 700. 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, 1982 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 700 | 1982 Toyota Century | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 700 | Century |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 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 | 660 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2870 mm |
