1963 Toyota Publica vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 45 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 1,812 cc, 2008 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 780 kg more than 1963 Toyota Publica.
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, 2008 Toyota Condor (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Publica | Condor |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 1812 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
