1994 Fiat Punto vs. 1973 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1994 Fiat Punto is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Fiat Punto (88 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Fiat Punto weights approximately 245 kg more than 1973 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Fiat Punto (127 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1994 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Fiat Punto | 1973 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Punto | Publica |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1165 cc |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2270 mm |
