1994 Porsche 968 vs. 1972 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1994 Porsche 968 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 968 weights approximately 725 kg more than 1972 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, 1994 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Publica. (62 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Porsche 968 | 1972 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 968 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2170 mm |
