1996 BMW 535 vs. 1977 Toyota Century
To start off, 1996 BMW 535 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 535 (235 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Century. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Century weights approximately 155 kg more than 1996 BMW 535.
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, 1996 BMW 535 (320 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 535 | 1977 Toyota Century | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 535 | Century |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3374 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2870 mm |
