2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1977 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2005 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 1111 kg more than 1977 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, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (315 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous | 1977 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Rendezvous | Publica |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2270 mm |
