1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1977 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1977 Toyota Publica is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1977 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 550 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1977 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Riviera | Publica |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2270 mm |
