2008 BMW 120 vs. 1974 Toyota Century
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 120 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Century. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Century weights approximately 421 kg more than 2008 BMW 120.
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, 2008 BMW 120 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Century. (271 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 120 | 1974 Toyota Century | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 120 | Century |
Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2870 mm |