2009 BMW 528 vs. 1971 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2009 BMW 528 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 528 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1971 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 528 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Publica. (63 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 528 | 1971 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 528 | Publica |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2170 mm |
