2008 BMW 316 vs. 1980 Toyota Century
To start off, 2008 BMW 316 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2008 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Century weights approximately 430 kg more than 2008 BMW 316. 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, 1980 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 316. (176 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 316. 1980 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 316 | 1980 Toyota Century | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 316 | Century |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3375 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2870 mm |
