2000 BMW 323 vs. 1971 Toyota Century
To start off, 2000 BMW 323 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 323 (341 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Century. (128 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota Century weights approximately 270 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 1971 Toyota Century. (236 Nm). This means 2000 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Century. 2000 BMW 323 has automatic transmission and 1971 Toyota Century has manual transmission. 1971 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 | 1971 Toyota Century | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 323 | Century |
Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 341 HP | 128 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 |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2870 mm |