2006 BMW 650 vs. 1969 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2006 BMW 650 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 650 weights approximately 1052 kg more than 1969 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, 2006 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Publica. (62 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 650 | 1969 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 650 | Publica |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
