2000 BMW 318 vs. 1968 Toyota Century
To start off, 2000 BMW 318 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2000 BMW 318. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 340 kg more than 2000 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, 1968 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 318 | 1968 Toyota Century | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 318 | Century |
Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1894 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |