1995 BMW M5 vs. 1973 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1995 BMW M5 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 3,794 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 970 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 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1995 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW M5 | 1973 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M5 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3794 cc | 1165 cc |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2270 mm |
