2008 BMW 325 vs. 1993 Toyota Century
To start off, 2008 BMW 325 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Century. (154 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Century weights approximately 305 kg more than 2008 BMW 325.
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, 1993 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 325. 1993 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 325 | 1993 Toyota Century | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 325 | Century |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2870 mm |
