2000 BMW 323 vs. 1966 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2000 BMW 323 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 323 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 323 weights approximately 938 kg more than 1966 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, 2000 BMW 323 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 323 | 1966 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 323 | Publica |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
