1992 BMW 520 vs. 1970 Toyota Century
To start off, 1992 BMW 520 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 520 (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Century weights approximately 212 kg more than 1992 BMW 520.
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, 1970 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 520 | 1970 Toyota Century | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 520 | Century |
Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |