2003 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1972 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1345 kg more than 1972 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Toyota Publica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Publica. (62 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Land Rover Discovery | 1972 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Discovery | Publica |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1972 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2170 mm |
