2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1974 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 35 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1953 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, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Freelander | 1974 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Freelander | Publica |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2270 mm |
