2005 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1974 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2005 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 31 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 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP) has 237 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Publica. (63 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1706 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, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover LR3 | 1974 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | LR3 | Publica |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 63 HP |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2270 mm |
