1959 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1978 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Publica is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1817 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, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1978 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Fleetwood | Publica |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6160 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3810 mm | 2270 mm |
