1986 Buick Estate vs. 1973 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1986 Buick Estate is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Buick Estate (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Estate weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1973 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, 1986 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Estate | 1973 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Estate | Publica |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1165 cc |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2270 mm |
