1987 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1965 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1987 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 22 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 2,825 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Pontiac Firebird (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Publica.
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, 1987 Pontiac Firebird (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Publica. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Pontiac Firebird | 1965 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Firebird | Publica |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2825 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |
