1951 Jaguar Type-C vs. 1970 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1970 Toyota Publica is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar Type-C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar Type-C would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar Type-C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar Type-C (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar Type-C should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Jaguar Type-C weights approximately 340 kg more than 1970 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, 1951 Jaguar Type-C (330 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Publica. (62 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Jaguar Type-C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Jaguar Type-C | 1970 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | Type-C | Publica |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2170 mm |
