1967 Audi Variant vs. 1973 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1973 Toyota Publica is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Audi Variant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Audi Variant would be higher. At 1,696 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Audi Variant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Audi Variant (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Audi Variant should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Audi Variant weights approximately 315 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, 1967 Audi Variant (128 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1967 Audi Variant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Audi Variant | 1973 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | Variant | Publica |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1696 cc | 1165 cc |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2270 mm |
