1965 Nissan President vs. 1973 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1973 Toyota Publica is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Nissan President would be higher. At 3,988 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Nissan President (167 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 850 kg more than 1973 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 Nissan President (323 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Nissan President | 1973 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | President | Publica |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3988 cc | 1165 cc |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2270 mm |
