1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1978 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Publica is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1651 kg more than 1978 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, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1978 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1944 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5401 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2270 mm |
