2007 BMW 525 vs. 1965 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 895 kg more than 1965 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 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Publica. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 525 | 1965 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 525 | Publica |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
