1978 BMW B7 vs. 1985 Toyota Century
To start off, 1985 Toyota Century is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW B7 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Century weights approximately 300 kg more than 1978 BMW B7.
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, 1978 BMW B7 (627 Nm) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Century. (290 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Century. 1985 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1978 BMW B7 has manual transmission. 1978 BMW B7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW B7 | 1985 Toyota Century | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | B7 | Century |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 153 HP |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1800 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2870 mm |
