1998 BMW 323 vs. 1963 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1998 BMW 323 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 323 (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 323 weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1963 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 BMW 323 (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 323 | 1963 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 323 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |
