1972 BMW 520 vs. 1974 Toyota Century
To start off, 1974 Toyota Century is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW 520 would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Century (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1972 BMW 520. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Century weights approximately 320 kg more than 1972 BMW 520. 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, 1974 Toyota Century (271 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW 520 | 1974 Toyota Century | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 520 | Century |
Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2870 mm |