1992 BMW 540 vs. 1961 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1992 BMW 540 is newer by 31 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 3,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1961 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1961 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 540 weights approximately 1070 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, 1992 BMW 540 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 540 | 1961 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 540 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2140 mm |
