1964 Toyota Publica vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z is newer by 48 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 989 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, 2012 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Toyota Publica | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Publica | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 72 L |
