1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1969 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass (248 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 1122 kg more than 1969 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, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass (502 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Publica. (62 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1969 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Cutlass | Publica |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7462 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2170 mm |
