2009 BMW 116 vs. 1968 Toyota Century
To start off, 2009 BMW 116 is newer by 41 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, 1968 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 BMW 116. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 380 kg more than 2009 BMW 116. 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, 1968 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 116. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 116. 1968 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 116 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 116 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 116 | 1968 Toyota Century | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 116 | Century |
Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |