1971 BMW 3 vs. 1975 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1975 Toyota Publica is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 3 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1975 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, 1971 BMW 3 (254 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 3 | 1975 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 3 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2270 mm |
