1977 Audi 100 vs. 1977 Toyota Publica
To start off, both 1977 Audi 100 and 1977 Toyota Publica were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Audi 100 (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Audi 100 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Audi 100 (125 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1977 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Audi 100 | 1977 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | 100 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2270 mm |
