1970 Rover P5B vs. 1974 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1974 Toyota Publica is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Rover P5B would be higher. At 3,527 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Rover P5B (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover P5B weights approximately 825 kg more than 1974 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, 1970 Rover P5B (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1970 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Rover P5B | 1974 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | P5B | Publica |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 3527 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2270 mm |
