1968 BMW 2000 vs. 1971 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1971 Toyota Publica is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2000 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2000 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2000 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 2000 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1971 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, 1968 BMW 2000 (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Publica. (63 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2000 | 1971 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 2000 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2170 mm |
