2007 BMW 118 vs. 1971 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 118 (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 118 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1971 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, 2007 BMW 118 (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Publica. (63 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 118 | 1971 Toyota Publica | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 118 | Publica |
Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2170 mm |