1991 Porsche 928 vs. 1969 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1991 Porsche 928 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 5,397 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 928 (345 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 928 weights approximately 922 kg more than 1969 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, 1991 Porsche 928 (500 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Publica. (62 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Porsche 928 | 1969 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 928 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5397 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |
