2006 Saturn Vue vs. 1975 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2006 Saturn Vue is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Saturn Vue (144 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Saturn Vue weights approximately 689 kg more than 1975 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 Saturn Vue (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Saturn Vue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Saturn Vue | 1975 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Saturn | Toyota |
| Model | Vue | Publica |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1444 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2270 mm |
