1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1964 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1964 Toyota Publica is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Abarth 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Toyota Publica weights approximately 45 kg more than 1957 Abarth 750.
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, 1957 Abarth 750 (58 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 750 | 1964 Toyota Publica | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | 750 | Publica |
Year Released | 1957 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 61 L |