1974 Toyota Publica vs. 2010 BMW M6
To start off, 2010 BMW M6 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 437 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M6 weights approximately 1240 kg more than 1974 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, 2010 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Toyota Publica | 2010 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Publica | M6 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1164 cc | 5000 cc |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4872 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2781 mm |
