1995 Alpina B6 vs. 1973 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1995 Alpina B6 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Alpina B6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Alpina B6 (329 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alpina B6 weights approximately 750 kg more than 1973 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, 1995 Alpina B6 (470 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1995 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Alpina B6 | 1973 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Alpina | Toyota |
| Model | B6 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 1165 cc |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2270 mm |
