2009 BMW 125 vs. 1968 Toyota Century
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 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, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 480 kg more than 2009 BMW 125.
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, 2009 BMW 125 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Century. (250 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 125 | 1968 Toyota Century | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 125 | Century |
Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2981 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 | 251 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |