1962 AC Aceca vs. 1971 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1971 Toyota Publica is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 AC Aceca would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Aceca (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 AC Aceca weights approximately 116 kg more than 1971 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, 1962 AC Aceca (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Publica. (63 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Aceca | 1971 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Aceca | Publica |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2170 mm |
