1971 Rover 3.5 Litre vs. 1974 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1974 Toyota Publica is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 883 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, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | 1974 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 3.5 Litre | Publica |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2270 mm |
