1996 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1964 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1996 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1270 kg more than 1964 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, 1996 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Roadmaster | 1964 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Roadmaster | Publica |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2140 mm |
