1998 BMW 728 vs. 1982 Toyota Century
To start off, 1998 BMW 728 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 728 (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Century.
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, 1998 BMW 728 (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 728 | 1982 Toyota Century | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 728 | Century |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2870 mm |
