1987 Buick Regal vs. 1973 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1987 Buick Regal is newer by 14 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 3,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Regal (137 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 615 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, 1987 Buick Regal (246 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 1973 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Regal | Publica |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3128 cc | 1165 cc |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2270 mm |
