2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1974 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 32 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 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 645 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Discovery | 1974 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Discovery | Publica |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2270 mm |
