1988 Porsche 928 vs. 1964 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1988 Porsche 928 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 928 (307 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 928 weights approximately 950 kg more than 1964 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, 1988 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Porsche 928 | 1964 Toyota Publica | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 928 | Publica |
Year Released | 1988 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4664 cc | 696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 307 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 61 L |