1999 Rover 200 vs. 1974 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1999 Rover 200 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Rover 200 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rover 200 weights approximately 275 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 Rover 200 (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1999 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Rover 200 | 1974 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 200 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2270 mm |
