1963 Toyota Publica vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1963 Toyota Publica is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Vauxhall Victor (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 359 kg more than 1963 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, 1959 Vauxhall Victor (116 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Toyota Publica | 1959 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
Model | Publica | Victor |
Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 697 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.5:1 | 8.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 939 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |