1987 BMW Z1 vs. 1980 Toyota Century
To start off, 1987 BMW Z1 is newer by 7 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, 1987 BMW Z1 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Century weights approximately 555 kg more than 1987 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, 1980 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW Z1. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW Z1. 1980 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1987 BMW Z1 has manual transmission. 1987 BMW Z1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW Z1 | 1980 Toyota Century | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | Z1 | Century |
Year Released | 1987 | 1980 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3375 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2870 mm |