1999 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1973 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1999 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Pontiac Bonneville (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 805 kg more than 1973 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, 1999 Pontiac Bonneville (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1999 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Pontiac Bonneville | 1973 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Bonneville | Publica |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1165 cc |
| Horse Power | 205 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 | 1560 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2270 mm |
