1954 Fiat 1100 vs. 1965 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1965 Toyota Publica is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Fiat 1100 (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1965 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, 1954 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Publica. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1954 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1100 | 1965 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1100 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 61 L |
