1969 Toyota Publica vs. 1984 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1984 Toyota Celica is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Celica weights approximately 487 kg more than 1969 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, 1984 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Publica. (62 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Toyota Publica | 1984 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Publica | Celica |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 790 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 62 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2620 mm |
