1968 AMC AMX vs. 1966 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1968 AMC AMX is newer by 2 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 6,386 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 AMC AMX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 AMC AMX (315 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 AMC AMX weights approximately 795 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, 1968 AMC AMX (576 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 522 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 AMC AMX | 1966 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | AMC | Toyota |
| Model | AMX | Publica |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6386 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.8 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2140 mm |
