2001 BMW 750 vs. 1970 Toyota Century
To start off, 2001 BMW 750 is newer by 31 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 5,400 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 750 (322 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Century.
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, 2001 BMW 750 (490 Nm) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Century. (236 Nm). This means 2001 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Century. 2001 BMW 750 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. 2001 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 750 | 1970 Toyota Century | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 750 | Century |
Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 236 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2870 mm |