2009 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 1961 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1961 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1961 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 681 kg more than 1961 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (455 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1961 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Avalanche | Publica |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2140 mm |
