1983 Buick Electra vs. 1976 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1983 Buick Electra is newer by 7 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 935 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, 1983 Buick Electra (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1983 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Buick Electra | 1976 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Electra | Publica |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2270 mm |
