1990 Rover Metro vs. 1974 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1990 Rover Metro is newer by 16 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Rover Metro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Rover Metro (95 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Rover Metro should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Rover Metro weights approximately 130 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, 1990 Rover Metro (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1990 Rover Metro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Rover Metro | 1974 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Metro | Publica |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2270 mm |
