1978 Toyota Publica vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 32 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1953 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Publica | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Toyota | Land Rover |
| Model | Publica | Defender |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 2402 cc |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2800 mm |
