1968 Toyota Century vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 43 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 275 kg more than 2011 BMW 125.
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, 2011 BMW 125 (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Century. (250 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Toyota Century | 2011 BMW 125 | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Century | 125 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2981 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |