1997 BMW 318 vs. 1973 Toyota Century
To start off, 1997 BMW 318 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Century (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1997 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1997 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Century weights approximately 320 kg more than 1997 BMW 318. 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, 1973 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 BMW 318. (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 318 | 1973 Toyota Century | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 318 | Century |
Year Released | 1997 | 1973 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3375 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |