1980 Toyota Century vs. 2009 BMW 335
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 335 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1980 Toyota Century. 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, 2009 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Toyota Century | 2009 BMW 335 | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Century | 335 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3375 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2770 mm |