1978 Toyota Publica vs. 2009 Audi A5
To start off, 2009 Audi A5 is newer by 31 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 2,965 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A5 (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A5 weights approximately 855 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, 2009 Audi A5 (500 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Publica | 2009 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Toyota | Audi |
| Model | Publica | A5 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 2965 cc |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2760 mm |
