1975 Mazda 1000 vs. 1966 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1975 Mazda 1000 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 987 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mazda 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda 1000 (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda 1000 should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda 1000 weights approximately 128 kg more than 1966 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, 1975 Mazda 1000 (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda 1000 | 1966 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 1000 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2140 mm |
