1954 Oldsmobile 98 vs. 1978 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Publica is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Oldsmobile 98. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Oldsmobile 98 would be higher. At 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Oldsmobile 98 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 98 weights approximately 985 kg more than 1978 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, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 (407 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1954 Oldsmobile 98 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Oldsmobile 98 | 1978 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | 98 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5320 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2270 mm |
