1970 Fiat 850 vs. 1962 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1970 Fiat 850 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 903 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1962 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1962 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 850 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1962 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, 1970 Fiat 850 (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 850 | 1962 Toyota Publica | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 850 | Publica |
Year Released | 1970 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2140 mm |