1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1974 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (109 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 870 kg more than 1974 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 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1974 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | Publica |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2270 mm |
