2008 BMW X3 vs. 1963 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2008 BMW X3 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X3 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X3 weights approximately 1185 kg more than 1963 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 X3 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X3 | 1963 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | X3 | Publica |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 75 L |
