1966 Toyota Publica vs. 1973 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 2,279 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Vauxhall Firenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Vauxhall Firenza weights approximately 458 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, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza (195 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Vauxhall Firenza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Toyota Publica | 1973 Vauxhall Firenza | |
| Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
| Model | Publica | Firenza |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 582 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2470 mm |
