1963 Toyota Publica vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 50 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 1497 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (361 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Toyota Publica | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Publica | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 2077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 5329 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1935 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 3221 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |
