1979 Toyota Century vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Century weights approximately 486 kg more than 2011 BMW 120. 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, 1979 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Century | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Century | 120 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3376 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2670 mm |
