2000 AC Cobra vs. 1978 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Cobra weights approximately 145 kg more than 1978 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, 2000 AC Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 1978 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Cobra | Publica |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2270 mm |
