2005 BMW 745 vs. 1963 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2005 BMW 745 is newer by 42 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 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 745 (328 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 745 weights approximately 1365 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, 2005 BMW 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 745 | 1963 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 745 | Publica |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 75 L |
