1953 Singer SM 1500 vs. 1974 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1974 Toyota Publica is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Singer SM 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Singer SM 1500 would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Singer SM 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Publica (63 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1953 Singer SM 1500. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Publica should accelerate faster than 1953 Singer SM 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Singer SM 1500 weights approximately 429 kg more than 1974 Toyota Publica.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Singer SM 1500 (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1953 Singer SM 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Singer SM 1500 | 1974 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Singer | Toyota |
| Model | SM 1500 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1184 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2270 mm |
