1978 Toyota Publica vs. 1998 Honda Today
To start off, 1998 Honda Today is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,166 cc, 1978 Toyota Publica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Publica (63 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Publica should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Publica weights approximately 45 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Publica (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Publica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Publica | 1998 Honda Today | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Publica | Today |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 655 cc |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
