1955 Daimler One-O-Four vs. 1964 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1964 Toyota Publica is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Daimler One-O-Four would be higher. At 3,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Daimler One-O-Four is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four weights approximately 1300 kg more than 1964 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, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1955 Daimler One-O-Four will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Daimler One-O-Four | 1964 Toyota Publica | |
Make | Daimler | Toyota |
Model | One-O-Four | Publica |
Year Released | 1955 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3468 cc | 696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 259 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2140 mm |