1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1973 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1973 Toyota Publica is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (429 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 366 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 705 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (635 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 540 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1973 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Publica |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6998 cc | 1165 cc |
| Horse Power | 429 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 635 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2270 mm |
