1978 Toyota Publica vs. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser (153 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1978 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, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Publica | 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Publica | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 3955 cc |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2740 mm |
