2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 1976 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (292 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 995 kg more than 1976 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, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 1976 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | TrailBlazer | Publica |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2270 mm |
