2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1963 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (340 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 940 kg more than 1963 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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | 1963 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Publica |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 75 L |
