2009 BMW 325 vs. 1970 Toyota Century
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Century weights approximately 175 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Century. 1970 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 325 | 1970 Toyota Century | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 325 | Century |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 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 | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2870 mm |
