1973 BMW 3.3 vs. 1961 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1973 BMW 3.3 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 3,295 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 3.3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 3.3 (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1961 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 3.3 should accelerate faster than 1961 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 3.3 weights approximately 870 kg more than 1961 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, 1973 BMW 3.3 (289 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 3.3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 3.3 | 1961 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 3.3 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3295 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2140 mm |
