2008 BMW 330 vs. 1968 Toyota Century
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 205 kg more than 2008 BMW 330.
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 330 (390 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Century. (250 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 1968 Toyota Century | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 330 | Century |
Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |