1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 1963 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1963 Toyota Publica is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,523 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 1143 kg more than 1963 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, 1951 Buick LeSabre (517 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick LeSabre | 1963 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | LeSabre | Publica |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 151 L | 75 L |
