1997 BMW M3 vs. 1967 Toyota Century

To start off, 1997 BMW M3 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW M3 (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Century. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Toyota Century weights approximately 500 kg more than 1997 BMW M3.

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, 1967 Toyota Century (247 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 BMW M3. (236 Nm). This means 1967 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 BMW M3. 1967 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1997 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 1997 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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