1975 Fiat 130 vs. 1962 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1975 Fiat 130 is newer by 13 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 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1962 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1962 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 1020 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 130 | 1962 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 130 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
