2009 BMW 328 vs. 1962 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 is newer by 47 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1962 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1962 Toyota Publica.
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, 2009 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 328 | 1962 Toyota Publica | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 328 | Publica |
Year Released | 2009 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |