2007 BMW 328 vs. 1987 Toyota Century

To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Century weights approximately 291 kg more than 2007 BMW 328.

Because 2007 BMW 328 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1987 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 328. 1987 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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