1976 Fiat 131 vs. 1976 Toyota Publica
To start off, both 1976 Fiat 131 and 1976 Toyota Publica were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Publica (63 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Publica should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 131 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1976 Toyota Publica.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Toyota Publica (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Publica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 131 | 1976 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 131 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 63 HP |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2270 mm |
