1972 Toyota Publica vs. 1975 Triumph Toledo
To start off, 1975 Triumph Toledo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Triumph Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Triumph Toledo (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Triumph Toledo should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Triumph Toledo weights approximately 210 kg more than 1972 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, 1975 Triumph Toledo (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Publica. (62 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Triumph Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Toyota Publica | 1975 Triumph Toledo | |
| Make | Toyota | Triumph |
| Model | Publica | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 790 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 62 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2460 mm |
