1980 Buick Electra vs. 1961 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 19 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1961 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1961 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 1110 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, 1980 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 1961 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Electra | Publica |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2140 mm |
