1999 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1974 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 25 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1265 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Land Rover Discovery | 1974 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Discovery | Publica |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2270 mm |
