1972 Buick Skylark vs. 1973 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1973 Toyota Publica is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,722 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Skylark weights approximately 850 kg more than 1973 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, 1972 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Skylark | 1973 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Skylark | Publica |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5722 cc | 1165 cc |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2270 mm |
