1989 Avanti Avanti vs. 1966 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1989 Avanti Avanti is newer by 23 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 1044 kg more than 1966 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, 1989 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Avanti Avanti | 1966 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Avanti | Toyota |
| Model | Avanti | Publica |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
