2003 BMW 318 vs. 1964 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2003 BMW 318 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 318 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1964 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, 2003 BMW 318 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 318 | 1964 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 318 | Publica |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 580 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 | 61 L |
