1987 BMW 750 vs. 1965 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1987 BMW 750 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 750 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 1280 kg more than 1965 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1987 BMW 750 (451 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Publica. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 750 | 1965 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 750 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4986 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 61 L |
