2006 BMW 330 vs. 1973 Toyota Century
To start off, 2006 BMW 330 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 330 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 112 kg more than 1973 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, 2006 BMW 330 (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Century. 1973 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 330 | 1973 Toyota Century | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 330 | Century |
Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1812 kg | 1700 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 |