2005 BMW Z4 vs. 1979 Toyota Century
To start off, 2005 BMW Z4 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW Z4 (184 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Century weights approximately 411 kg more than 2005 BMW Z4.
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, 1979 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW Z4. (237 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW Z4. 1979 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW Z4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW Z4 | 1979 Toyota Century | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | Z4 | Century |
Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2489 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 184 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1806 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2870 mm |