1967 Lancia Fulvia vs. 1970 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1970 Toyota Publica is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Lancia Fulvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Lancia Fulvia would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Lancia Fulvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Lancia Fulvia (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lancia Fulvia should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Lancia Fulvia weights approximately 295 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.
Because 1970 Toyota Publica is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Toyota Publica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Lancia Fulvia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1967 Lancia Fulvia (120 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Publica. (62 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Lancia Fulvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Lancia Fulvia | 1970 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Fulvia | Publica |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2170 mm |
