2003 Lexus LS vs. 1963 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2003 Lexus LS 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 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lexus LS (282 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lexus LS weights approximately 1250 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 Lexus LS (418 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lexus LS | 1963 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | LS | Publica |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 418 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 75 L |
