1954 Rover P4 vs. 1975 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1975 Toyota Publica is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,230 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Rover P4 (80 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 729 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, 1954 Rover P4 (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1954 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Rover P4 | 1975 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | P4 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2230 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2270 mm |
