1969 BMW 2800 vs. 1972 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1972 Toyota Publica is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 BMW 2800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 BMW 2800 would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 BMW 2800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 BMW 2800 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 BMW 2800 should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 BMW 2800 weights approximately 659 kg more than 1972 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, 1969 BMW 2800 (236 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Publica. (62 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 BMW 2800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 BMW 2800 | 1972 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 2800 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2170 mm |
