2001 BMW M vs. 1972 Toyota Century
To start off, 2001 BMW M is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,169 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW M (320 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota Century weights approximately 431 kg more than 2001 BMW M.
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 M (345 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Century. (250 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW M | 1972 Toyota Century | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | M | Century |
Year Released | 2001 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3169 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1806 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2870 mm |