1986 BMW Z1 vs. 1972 Toyota Century
To start off, 1986 BMW Z1 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW Z1 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota Century weights approximately 702 kg more than 1986 BMW Z1.
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, 1972 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW Z1. (222 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW Z1.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW Z1 | 1972 Toyota Century | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | Z1 | Century |
Year Released | 1986 | 1972 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2870 mm |