2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1972 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (617 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 579 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Publica.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (789 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 727 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Publica. (62 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 1972 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Publica |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 617 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 789 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2170 mm |
