2008 BMW 325 vs. 1966 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2008 BMW 325 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 325 weights approximately 838 kg more than 1966 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, 2008 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 325 | 1966 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 325 | Publica |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.9 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
