1980 Toyota Century vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 32 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, 2012 BMW X3 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 110 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 2012 BMW X3 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, 2012 BMW X3 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, 2012 BMW X3 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Toyota Century | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Century | X3 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3375 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2810 mm |
