2003 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1977 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 4,553 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1320 kg more than 1977 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, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Land Rover Discovery | 1977 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Discovery | Publica |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4553 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2270 mm |
