1965 Abarth 595 vs. 1963 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1965 Abarth 595 is newer by 2 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 697 cc (2 cylinders), 1963 Toyota Publica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Toyota Publica (29 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Toyota Publica should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Toyota Publica weights approximately 110 kg more than 1965 Abarth 595. 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, 1963 Toyota Publica (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Toyota Publica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth 595 | 1963 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 595 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 75 L |
