1997 BMW S3 vs. 1985 Toyota Century
To start off, 1997 BMW S3 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW S3 (260 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW S3 should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Century weights approximately 432 kg more than 1997 BMW S3.
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, 1997 BMW S3 (330 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Century. (290 Nm). This means 1997 BMW S3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Century. 1985 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1997 BMW S3 has manual transmission. 1997 BMW S3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW S3 | 1985 Toyota Century | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | S3 | Century |
Year Released | 1997 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 290 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |