1980 Toyota Century vs. 2010 BMW X5
To start off, 2010 BMW X5 is newer by 30 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, 2010 BMW X5 (304 HP @ 440 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X5 weights approximately 380 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.
Because 2010 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 BMW X5 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Toyota Century | 2010 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Century | X5 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3375 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 440 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 2185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2934 mm |
