1992 BMW 740 vs. 1969 Toyota Century
To start off, 1992 BMW 740 is newer by 23 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1969 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, 1992 BMW 740 (401 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Century. (250 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 740 | 1969 Toyota Century | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 740 | Century |
Year Released | 1992 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 60 L |