1992 BMW 320 vs. 1969 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1992 BMW 320 is newer by 23 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 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 320 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 320 weights approximately 702 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.
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, 1992 BMW 320 (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Publica. (62 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 320 | 1969 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 320 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
