1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 1961 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1976 Buick LeSabre is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick LeSabre (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1961 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1961 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 1106 kg more than 1961 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 LeSabre (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick LeSabre | 1961 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | LeSabre | Publica |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2140 mm |
