1971 BMW 2002 vs. 1975 Toyota Century
To start off, 1975 Toyota Century is newer by 4 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 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Century (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1971 BMW 2002. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 2002.
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, 1975 Toyota Century (270 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 2002. (197 Nm). This means 1975 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 2002.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 2002 | 1975 Toyota Century | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 2002 | Century |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| 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 |
