1993 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1965 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 28 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 933 kg more than 1965 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, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Publica. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | 1965 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Publica |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 61 L |
