1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1971 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1971 Toyota Publica is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA weights approximately 115 kg more than 1971 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, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Publica. (63 Nm). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1971 Toyota Publica | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | GTA | Publica |
Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 63 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2170 mm |