2011 BMW 535 vs. 1973 Toyota Century
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1973 Toyota Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 535 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 535 | 1973 Toyota Century | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 535 | Century |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4905 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2969 mm | 2870 mm |
