1974 Toyota Publica vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 37 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Touran (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 469 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, 2011 Volkswagen Touran (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Toyota Publica | 2011 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Publica | Touran |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1164 cc | 1968 cc |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2680 mm |
