2003 BMW 530 vs. 1978 Toyota Century
To start off, 2003 BMW 530 is newer by 25 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, 2003 BMW 530 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Century weights approximately 225 kg more than 2003 BMW 530.
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, 2003 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 530 | 1978 Toyota Century | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 530 | Century |
Year Released | 2003 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2870 mm |