2003 Opel Vectra vs. 1978 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2003 Opel Vectra is newer by 25 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 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Opel Vectra (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Vectra weights approximately 1009 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, 2003 Opel Vectra (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Opel Vectra | 1978 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Vectra | Publica |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2270 mm |
