1978 Toyota Publica vs. 2009 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2009 Toyota Yaris 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 1,166 cc, 1978 Toyota Publica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Yaris (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 929 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, 1978 Toyota Publica (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Publica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Publica | 2009 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Publica | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 995 cc |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2470 mm |
