2005 BMW 320 vs. 1995 Toyota Century
To start off, 2005 BMW 320 is newer by 10 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, 1995 Toyota Century (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Century weights approximately 330 kg more than 2005 BMW 320. 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, 2005 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 320 | 1995 Toyota Century | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 320 | Century |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2870 mm |
