2008 BMW M3 vs. 1965 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2008 BMW M3 is newer by 43 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 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW M3 weights approximately 1075 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, 2008 BMW M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Publica. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M3 | 1965 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M3 | Publica |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |
