2002 BMW M3 vs. 1995 Toyota Century
To start off, 2002 BMW M3 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Century weights approximately 205 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 BMW M3 (355 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Century. (289 Nm). This means 2002 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW M3 | 1995 Toyota Century | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | M3 | Century |
Year Released | 2002 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 289 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2870 mm |