2004 BMW 545 vs. 1971 Toyota Century
To start off, 2004 BMW 545 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Century would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 545 (315 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Century. (128 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 545 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1971 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, 2004 BMW 545 (447 Nm) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Century. (236 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 545 | 1971 Toyota Century | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 545 | Century |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2870 mm |
