1964 Toyota Publica vs. 1976 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1976 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Firebird (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1964 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, 1976 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 509 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Toyota Publica | 1976 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Toyota | Pontiac |
| Model | Publica | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 105.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 106.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 76 L |
