1974 Toyota Publica vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1974 Toyota Publica is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,164 cc, 1974 Toyota Publica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Publica (63 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Publica should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1974 Toyota Publica.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Toyota Publica (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Publica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Toyota Publica | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Toyota | Wartburg |
| Model | Publica | 311 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1164 cc | 900 cc |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2460 mm |
