1997 BMW 850 vs. 1978 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 1190 kg more than 1978 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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW 850 | 1978 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 850 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5379 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2270 mm |
