2003 Fiat Panda vs. 1976 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2003 Fiat Panda is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,164 cc, 1976 Toyota Publica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Publica (63 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Panda. (51 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Publica should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Panda weights approximately 105 kg more than 1976 Toyota Publica.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Toyota Publica (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Panda. (88 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Publica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Panda | 1976 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Panda | Publica |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2270 mm |
