1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1976 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1976 Toyota Publica is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 1,280 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Abarth 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Abarth 1300 (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Publica weights approximately 85 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Abarth 1300 (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1968 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1976 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 1300 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2270 mm |
