1973 Buick Centurion vs. 1978 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Publica is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 1321 kg more than 1978 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, 1973 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Centurion | 1978 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Centurion | Publica |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2270 mm |
