1963 Toyota Publica vs. 2010 Honda Fit
To start off, 2010 Honda Fit is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Fit weights approximately 552 kg more than 1963 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Toyota Publica is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Toyota Publica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Fit, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Honda Fit (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Toyota Publica | 2010 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Publica | Fit |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1132 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1524 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 40 L |
