2008 BMW 330 vs. 1962 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1962 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1962 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 960 kg more than 1962 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 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 1962 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 330 | Publica |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |
