2005 Nissan Quest vs. 1974 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2005 Nissan Quest is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Quest weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1974 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 Nissan Quest (334 Nm) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Quest | 1974 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Quest | Publica |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3294 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2270 mm |
