1968 Toyota Century vs. 2010 BMW 535
To start off, 2010 BMW 535 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 140 kg more than 2010 BMW 535.
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, 2010 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Century. (250 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Toyota Century | 2010 BMW 535 | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Century | 535 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2981 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1847 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1468 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2888 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |