1971 BMW 2002 vs. 1972 Toyota Century
To start off, 1972 Toyota Century is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 2002. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 2002 would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 2002 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Century.
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, 1972 Toyota Century (236 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 2002. (197 Nm). This means 1972 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 2002. 1972 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1971 BMW 2002 has manual transmission. 1971 BMW 2002 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 2002 | 1972 Toyota Century | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 2002 | Century |
Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 236 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2870 mm |