1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1975 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1975 Toyota Publica is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,491 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (420 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 357 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 720 kg more than 1975 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (563 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 1975 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Publica |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6491 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2270 mm |
