2000 BMW 323 vs. 1987 Toyota Century
To start off, 2000 BMW 323 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 323 (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Century weights approximately 196 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, 1987 Toyota Century (289 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 323. (245 Nm). This means 1987 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 323 | 1987 Toyota Century | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 323 | Century |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1806 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 |
