1959 BMW 700 vs. 1966 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1966 Toyota Publica is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 700 would be higher. Both 1959 BMW 700 and 1966 Toyota Publica are equipped with a 697 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 700 (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 700 should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 700 weights approximately 78 kg more than 1966 Toyota Publica. 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, 1966 Toyota Publica (54 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (52 Nm). This means 1966 Toyota Publica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 700 | 1966 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 700 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 697 cc |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2140 mm |
