1973 Citroen Dyane vs. 1973 Toyota Publica
To start off, both 1973 Citroen Dyane and 1973 Toyota Publica were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,165 cc, 1973 Toyota Publica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Publica (63 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1973 Citroen Dyane. (24 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Publica should accelerate faster than 1973 Citroen Dyane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Publica weights approximately 165 kg more than 1973 Citroen Dyane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Toyota Publica (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Citroen Dyane. (29 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Publica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Citroen Dyane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Citroen Dyane | 1973 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Dyane | Publica |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 425 cc | 1165 cc |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2270 mm |
