1972 Fiat 125 vs. 1963 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1972 Fiat 125 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 125 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1963 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, 1972 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 125 | 1963 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 125 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |
