1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1973 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1973 Toyota Publica is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,165 cc, 1973 Toyota Publica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Publica weights approximately 75 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Abarth 1000 (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1973 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 1000 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1165 cc |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2270 mm |
