1961 Austin 7 vs. 1961 Toyota Publica
To start off, both 1961 Austin 7 and 1961 Toyota Publica were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 848 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Austin 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Austin 7 (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1961 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Austin 7 should accelerate faster than 1961 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin 7 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1961 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Austin 7 (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1961 Austin 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin 7 | 1961 Toyota Publica | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | 7 | Publica |
Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 848 cc | 696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2140 mm |