1987 Buick Electra vs. 1974 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1987 Buick Electra is newer by 13 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Electra (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Electra weights approximately 725 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, 1987 Buick Electra (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Electra | 1974 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Electra | Publica |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2270 mm |
