1978 Buick Estate vs. 1975 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1978 Buick Estate is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Publica. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Estate weights approximately 1200 kg more than 1975 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Estate | 1975 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Estate | Publica |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2170 mm |
