1977 Toyota Century vs. 1965 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1977 Toyota Century is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 3,374 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Century (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Century weights approximately 1185 kg more than 1965 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, 1977 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Publica. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Toyota Century | 1965 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Century | Publica |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3374 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2140 mm |
