1978 Toyota Publica vs. 2010 Honda Element
To start off, 2010 Honda Element is newer by 32 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Element weights approximately 877 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, 2010 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Publica | 2010 Honda Element | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Publica | Element |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 2400 cc |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4328 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2576 mm |
