1968 BMW 2800 vs. 1976 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1976 Toyota Publica is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2800 would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2800 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2800 should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 2800 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1976 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 2800 (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2800 | 1976 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 2800 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2270 mm |
