1995 Audi A8 vs. 1961 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1995 Audi A8 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 3,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Audi A8 (227 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1961 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1961 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Audi A8 weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1961 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, 1995 Audi A8 (315 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Audi A8 | 1961 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A8 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3695 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2140 mm |
