2000 BMW 330 vs. 1968 Toyota Century
To start off, 2000 BMW 330 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 330 (231 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 195 kg more than 2000 BMW 330.
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 330 (301 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 330 | 1968 Toyota Century | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 330 | Century |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 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 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
