1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser vs. 1965 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 1435 kg more than 1965 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Publica. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | 1965 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Custom Cruiser | Publica |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2140 mm |
