1970 Toyota Publica vs. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 1333 kg more than 1970 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Publica. (62 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Toyota Publica | 2012 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Publica | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 789 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 62 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 2008 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1829 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2850 mm |
