1996 BMW 735 vs. 1961 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1996 BMW 735 is newer by 35 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 3,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 735 (232 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1961 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1961 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 735 weights approximately 1240 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, 1996 BMW 735 (321 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 735 | 1961 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 735 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2140 mm |
