2001 BMW Z9 vs. 1968 Toyota Century
To start off, 2001 BMW Z9 is newer by 33 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW Z9 (286 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 85 kg more than 2001 BMW Z9.
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 Z9 (597 Nm) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Century. (236 Nm). This means 2001 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Century. 2001 BMW Z9 has automatic transmission and 1968 Toyota Century has manual transmission. 1968 Toyota Century will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW Z9 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW Z9 | 1968 Toyota Century | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Z9 | Century |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 597 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
