1959 Holden FE vs. 1976 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1976 Toyota Publica is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Holden FE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Holden FE would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Holden FE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Publica (63 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1959 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Publica should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Holden FE weights approximately 225 kg more than 1976 Toyota Publica.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Holden FE (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1959 Holden FE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Holden FE | 1976 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | FE | Publica |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2270 mm |
