1996 Pontiac Sunfire vs. 1975 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1996 Pontiac Sunfire is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 2,201 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Pontiac Sunfire (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Pontiac Sunfire weights approximately 451 kg more than 1975 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, 1996 Pontiac Sunfire (183 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Pontiac Sunfire | 1975 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Sunfire | Publica |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2201 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2270 mm |
