1988 BMW 525 vs. 1968 Toyota Century
To start off, 1988 BMW 525 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 525 (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 125 kg more than 1988 BMW 525.
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, 1988 BMW 525 (239 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Century. 1968 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1988 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 1988 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 525 | 1968 Toyota Century | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 525 | Century |
Year Released | 1988 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 165 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |