1977 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1978 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Publica is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 965 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, 1977 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Chevrolet Caprice | 1978 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Caprice | Publica |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2270 mm |
