1955 Jaguar MK VII vs. 1963 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1963 Toyota Publica is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Jaguar MK VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Jaguar MK VII would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Jaguar MK VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Jaguar MK VII (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Jaguar MK VII should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Jaguar MK VII weights approximately 1189 kg more than 1963 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 Jaguar MK VII (275 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1955 Jaguar MK VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Jaguar MK VII | 1963 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | MK VII | Publica |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 75 L |
