1984 Toyota Century vs. 2007 BMW 325
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,993 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Century weights approximately 305 kg more than 2007 BMW 325.
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, 1984 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Toyota Century | 2007 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Century | 325 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2730 mm |
