2007 BMW 320 vs. 1964 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1964 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 320 (208 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 1964 Toyota Publica | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 320 | Publica |
Year Released | 2007 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |