2006 BMW M3 vs. 1970 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M3 weights approximately 874 kg more than 1970 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 M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Publica. (62 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M3 | 1970 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M3 | Publica |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2170 mm |
