1990 Pontiac 6000 vs. 1978 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1990 Pontiac 6000 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac 6000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac 6000 (108 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac 6000 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Pontiac 6000 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1978 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, 1990 Pontiac 6000 (183 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac 6000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Pontiac 6000 | 1978 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | 6000 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2270 mm |
