2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1974 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 30 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 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP) has 154 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Publica. (63 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1321 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Discovery | 1974 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Discovery | Publica |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4556 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 63 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2270 mm |
