2005 BMW 740 vs. 1990 Toyota Century
To start off, 2005 BMW 740 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Century would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 740 (317 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1990 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, 2005 BMW 740 (391 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 740 | 1990 Toyota Century | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 740 | Century |
Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2870 mm |