1965 Innocenti A40S vs. 1966 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1966 Toyota Publica is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Innocenti A40S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Innocenti A40S would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Innocenti A40S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Innocenti A40S (43 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Innocenti A40S should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Innocenti A40S weights approximately 218 kg more than 1966 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, 1965 Innocenti A40S (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Innocenti A40S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Innocenti A40S | 1966 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Innocenti | Toyota |
| Model | A40S | Publica |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2140 mm |
