1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1961 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Seville is newer by 17 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Cadillac Seville (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1961 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1961 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1310 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, 1978 Cadillac Seville (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 1961 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Seville | Publica |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2140 mm |
