2007 Opel GT vs. 1965 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2007 Opel GT is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel GT (260 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel GT should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel GT weights approximately 755 kg more than 1965 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 Opel GT (353 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Publica. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Opel GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Opel GT | 1965 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | GT | Publica |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |
