1971 BMW Touring vs. 1969 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1971 BMW Touring is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW Touring weights approximately 352 kg more than 1969 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 Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Publica. (62 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1969 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Touring | Publica |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2170 mm |
