1970 Honda S600 vs. 1978 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Publica is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda S600 would be higher. At 1,166 cc, 1978 Toyota Publica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Publica weights approximately 30 kg more than 1970 Honda S600.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Publica (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Publica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Honda S600 | 1978 Toyota Publica | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | S600 | Publica |
Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 1166 cc |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2270 mm |