1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1962 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1971 Buick Riviera is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Riviera (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1962 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1962 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1460 kg more than 1962 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, 1971 Buick Riviera (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 563 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 1962 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Riviera | Publica |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2140 mm |
