2001 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1966 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2001 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 5,698 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Firebird (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 959 kg more than 1966 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, 2001 Pontiac Firebird (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Pontiac Firebird | 1966 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Firebird | Publica |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5698 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1541 kg | 582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2140 mm |
