1978 Toyota Publica vs. 1999 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1999 Toyota Supra is newer by 21 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 3,065 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Supra (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Supra weights approximately 860 kg more than 1978 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, 1999 Toyota Supra (1,050 Nm) has 955 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm). This means 1999 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Publica | 1999 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Publica | Supra |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 3065 cc |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 1050 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2630 mm |
