1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1974 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 6 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 4,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (242 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 785 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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (401 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1974 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4972 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2270 mm |
