2008 BMW 320 vs. 1967 Toyota Century
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Toyota Century (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Toyota Century weights approximately 375 kg more than 2008 BMW 320. 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, 1967 Toyota Century (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (201 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 320 | 1967 Toyota Century | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 320 | Century |
Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2870 mm |