1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1965 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 31 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), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 943 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Publica. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1965 Toyota Publica | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corvette | Publica |
Year Released | 1996 | 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 | 325 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 55 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 61 L |