1954 AC Aceca vs. 1976 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1976 Toyota Publica is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 AC Aceca (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 AC Aceca weights approximately 135 kg more than 1976 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 AC Aceca (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1954 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 AC Aceca | 1976 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Aceca | Publica |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2270 mm |
