2008 BMW 318 vs. 1990 Toyota Century
To start off, 2008 BMW 318 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Century (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Century weights approximately 405 kg more than 2008 BMW 318. 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, 1990 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 318 | 1990 Toyota Century | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 318 | Century |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1800 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 |
