2009 BMW 760 vs. 1990 Toyota Century
To start off, 2009 BMW 760 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Century would be higher. At 5,971 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 760 (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 760 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1990 Toyota Century. 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, 2009 BMW 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 760 | 1990 Toyota Century | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 760 | Century |
Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5971 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 439 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2870 mm |