1974 Toyota Publica vs. 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit weights approximately 50 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, 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit (111 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Toyota Publica | 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Publica | Rabbit |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1164 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |
