2005 BMW 325 vs. 1995 Toyota Century
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 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, 2005 BMW 325 (184 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Century weights approximately 340 kg more than 2005 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Toyota Century (289 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 1995 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 1995 Toyota Century | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 325 | Century |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2870 mm |
