1981 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1974 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1974 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, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1974 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Safari | Publica |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2270 mm |
