1976 Buick Estate vs. 1976 Toyota Publica
To start off, both 1976 Buick Estate and 1976 Toyota Publica were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 1129 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 1976 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Estate | Publica |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2270 mm |
