2002 BMW 760 vs. 1970 Toyota Century
To start off, 2002 BMW 760 is newer by 32 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 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 760 (438 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 760 weights approximately 354 kg more than 1970 Toyota Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 BMW 760 (601 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Century. (251 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 760 | 1970 Toyota Century | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 760 | Century |
Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5972 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 438 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 601 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2154 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2870 mm |