2009 Nissan 350Z vs. 1965 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2009 Nissan 350Z is newer by 44 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan 350Z (309 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1965 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 Nissan 350Z (358 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Publica. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan 350Z | 1965 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | 350Z | Publica |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |
