1948 AC 2-Litre vs. 1966 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1966 Toyota Publica is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 AC 2-Litre (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 AC 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 738 kg more than 1966 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, 1948 AC 2-Litre (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1948 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 AC 2-Litre | 1966 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | 2-Litre | Publica |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |
