1963 Toyota Publica vs. 1979 Volvo 260
To start off, 1979 Volvo 260 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Volvo 260 (146 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Volvo 260 weights approximately 770 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, 1979 Volvo 260 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Volvo 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Toyota Publica | 1979 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Publica | 260 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2660 mm |
