1999 AC Cobra vs. 1965 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1999 AC Cobra is newer by 34 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Cobra weights approximately 445 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, 1999 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 524 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Publica. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Cobra | 1965 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Cobra | Publica |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |
