1990 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1977 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1990 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Bonneville (150 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 745 kg more than 1977 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 Bonneville (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Pontiac Bonneville | 1977 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Bonneville | Publica |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 150 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 | 1500 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2270 mm |
