David Brown 1212 vs Leyland 470
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The David Brown 1212 is more powerful than the Leyland 470: 71 HP versus 70 HP (+1 HP, +1%).
- The Leyland 470 is the more recent model: production started in 1973, versus 1971 for the David Brown 1212.
- The Leyland 470 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 1814 kg versus 997 kg.
Full specs comparison
| David Brown 1212 | Leyland 470 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 71 HP | 70 HP |
| Production years | 1971–1976 | 1973–1976 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 3.6 L | 3.8 L |
| Weight | — | 3 181 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Partial power shift | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 12 / 4 | 10 / 2 |
| Rear lift capacity | 997 kg | 1 814 kg |
| Wheelbase | 226 cm | 209 cm |
| Length | 363 cm | 372 cm |
| Cab | Yes | Yes |