2006 BMW 530 vs. 1977 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Publica (63 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Publica should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 875 kg more than 1977 Toyota Publica.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 1977 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 530 | Publica |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2270 mm |
