1972 BMW M1 vs. 1981 Toyota Century
To start off, 1981 Toyota Century is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW M1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW M1 would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Century. (168 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1981 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, 1981 Toyota Century (270 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW M1. (177 Nm). This means 1981 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW M1. 1981 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1972 BMW M1 has manual transmission. 1972 BMW M1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW M1 | 1981 Toyota Century | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M1 | Century |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
