2007 GMC Savana vs. 1970 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2007 GMC Savana is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Savana (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Savana weights approximately 1984 kg more than 1970 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, 2007 GMC Savana (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Publica. (62 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Savana | 1970 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Savana | Publica |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4801 cc | 789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2659 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2170 mm |
