1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1975 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1975 Toyota Publica is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1975 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 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1975 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Publica |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 3800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2270 mm |
