2005 AC Aceca vs. 1961 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2005 AC Aceca is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1961 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1961 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 AC Aceca weights approximately 930 kg more than 1961 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, 2005 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 AC Aceca | 1961 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Aceca | Publica |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2140 mm |
