2008 BMW 525 vs. 1969 Toyota Century
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Century weights approximately 325 kg more than 2008 BMW 525.
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, both vehicles can yield 250 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 1969 Toyota Century | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 525 | Century |
Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |