2006 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1963 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 43 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 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1610 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, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe (401 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1963 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Tahoe | Publica |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2190 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 75 L |
