2005 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1978 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1755 kg more than 1978 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 Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Range Rover | 1978 Toyota Publica | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Range Rover | Publica |
Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1166 cc |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Vehicle Weight | 2510 kg | 755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2270 mm |