1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue vs. 1975 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue is newer by 22 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue (195 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue weights approximately 869 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, 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue | 1975 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Intrigue | Publica |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1624 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2270 mm |
