1961 Fiat Berline vs. 1962 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1962 Toyota Publica is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat Berline (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1962 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 1962 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat Berline weights approximately 690 kg more than 1962 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, 1961 Fiat Berline (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat Berline | 1962 Toyota Publica | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Berline | Publica |
Year Released | 1961 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 75 L |