1973 Jaguar XJ vs. 1973 Toyota Publica
To start off, both 1973 Jaguar XJ 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 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1973 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Jaguar XJ (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Jaguar XJ (409 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1973 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Jaguar XJ | 1973 Toyota Publica | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XJ | Publica |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5344 cc | 1165 cc |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 409 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2270 mm |