2004 BMW 325 vs. 1968 Toyota Century
To start off, 2004 BMW 325 is newer by 36 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 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2004 BMW 325. (116 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 470 kg more than 2004 BMW 325. 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, 1968 Toyota Century (250 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 325. (220 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 325 | 1968 Toyota Century | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 325 | Century |
Year Released | 2004 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |