2009 BMW 328 vs. 1969 Toyota Century
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 is newer by 40 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Century.
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 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 328 | 1969 Toyota Century | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 328 | Century |
Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |