2001 BMW M3 vs. 1978 Toyota Century
To start off, 2001 BMW M3 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW M3 (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Century weights approximately 255 kg more than 2001 BMW M3.
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 M3 (330 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Century. (270 Nm). This means 2001 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Century. 1978 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2001 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2001 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW M3 | 1978 Toyota Century | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | M3 | Century |
Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 270 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2870 mm |