1977 BMW 320 vs. 1988 Toyota Century
To start off, 1988 Toyota Century is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 320 would be higher. At 3,994 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 320 (161 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Century. (153 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Century weights approximately 750 kg more than 1977 BMW 320.
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. 1988 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1977 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 1977 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 320 | 1988 Toyota Century | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 320 | Century |
Year Released | 1977 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 153 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2870 mm |