2006 BMW 120 vs. 1993 Toyota Century
To start off, 2006 BMW 120 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Century (154 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2006 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 120 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1993 Toyota Century.
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, 1993 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 120. 1993 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 120 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 120 | 1993 Toyota Century | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 120 | Century |
Year Released | 2006 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2870 mm |