2005 BMW 330 vs. 1978 Toyota Century
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 27 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, 2005 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Century weights approximately 280 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 1978 Toyota Century | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 330 | Century |
| Year Released | 2005 | 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 | 254 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2870 mm |
