1987 Porsche 911 vs. 1966 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1987 Porsche 911 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 3,587 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 911 weights approximately 753 kg more than 1966 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 Porsche 911 (763 Nm) has 709 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm). This means 1987 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Porsche 911 | 1966 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 911 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3587 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 29 HP |
| Torque | 763 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2140 mm |
