1994 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1978 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1994 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 16 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 4,493 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Infiniti Q45 (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 995 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, 1994 Infiniti Q45 (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1994 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Infiniti Q45 | 1978 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Infiniti | Toyota |
| Model | Q45 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4493 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 396 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2270 mm |
