2000 BMW 323 vs. 1970 Toyota Century
To start off, 2000 BMW 323 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 323 (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Century weights approximately 90 kg more than 2000 BMW 323.
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, 2000 BMW 323 (245 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Century. (236 Nm). This means 2000 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Century. 2000 BMW 323 has automatic transmission and 1970 Toyota Century has manual transmission. 1970 Toyota Century will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 BMW 323 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 323 | 1970 Toyota Century | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 323 | Century |
Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 236 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2870 mm |