1963 Toyota Publica vs. 2001 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 38 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Condor (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Condor should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 866 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, 2001 Toyota Condor (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Toyota Publica | 2001 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Publica | Condor |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1446 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
