1979 Buick Century vs. 1976 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1979 Buick Century is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Century (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 675 kg more than 1976 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, 1979 Buick Century (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 1976 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Century | Publica |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2270 mm |
