1972 Porsche 914 vs. 1963 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1972 Porsche 914 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 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 914 (108 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 914 weights approximately 360 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 Porsche 914 (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Porsche 914 | 1963 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 914 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 75 L |
