2000 Renault Safrane vs. 1974 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2000 Renault Safrane is newer by 26 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Safrane (141 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Safrane weights approximately 770 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, 2000 Renault Safrane (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Safrane | 1974 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Safrane | Publica |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2270 mm |
