1978 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1963 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm). This means 1978 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chevrolet Corvette | 1963 Toyota Publica | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corvette | Publica |
Year Released | 1978 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 29 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 54 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 22.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2140 mm |