1976 BMW 628 vs. 1964 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1976 BMW 628 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Publica.
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, 1976 BMW 628 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 628 | 1964 Toyota Publica | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 628 | Publica |
Year Released | 1976 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |