1996 BMW 535 vs. 1987 Toyota Century
To start off, 1996 BMW 535 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 535 (235 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Century weights approximately 196 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Century. 1987 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 535 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 535 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 535 | 1987 Toyota Century | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 535 | Century |
Year Released | 1996 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 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 | 1610 kg | 1806 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 |