2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1976 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Defender (180 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 875 kg more than 1976 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 1976 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Defender | Publica |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3947 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2270 mm |
