2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1964 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 1238 kg more than 1964 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, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee (394 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1964 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Jeep | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Publica |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 61 L |
