1989 Buick Electra vs. 1963 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1989 Buick Electra is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Electra (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Electra weights approximately 995 kg more than 1963 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Toyota Publica is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Toyota Publica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Buick Electra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Electra | 1963 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Electra | Publica |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2140 mm |
