2006 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1974 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2006 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 32 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 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rendezvous (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Publica.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Buick Rendezvous (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rendezvous | 1974 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Rendezvous | Publica |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2270 mm |
