1976 BMW 3.3 vs. 1978 Toyota Century
To start off, 1978 Toyota Century is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 3.3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 3.3 would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 3.3 (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 3.3 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Century weights approximately 311 kg more than 1976 BMW 3.3.
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, 1976 BMW 3.3 (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 3.3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 3.3 | 1978 Toyota Century | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 3.3 | Century |
Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3295 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2870 mm |