1992 Toyota Century vs. 2010 BMW M6
To start off, 2010 BMW M6 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Century would be higher. At 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 347 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M6 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1992 Toyota Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Century. 1992 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW M6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Toyota Century | 2010 BMW M6 | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Century | M6 |
Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 519 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4872 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1377 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2781 mm |