2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1963 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 46 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 6,160 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 395 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1963 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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (424 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 1963 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Publica |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6160 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 1 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 424 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 424 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1420 mm |
