1991 BMW 320 vs. 1969 Toyota Century
To start off, 1991 BMW 320 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW 320 (149 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Century weights approximately 434 kg more than 1991 BMW 320.
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, 1969 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 320. 1969 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1991 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 1991 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 320 | 1969 Toyota Century | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 320 | Century |
Year Released | 1991 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |