1978 Toyota Publica vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 34 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 1,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Insight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Insight (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Insight weights approximately 491 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, 2012 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Toyota Publica | 2012 Honda Insight | |
Make | Toyota | Honda |
Model | Publica | Insight |
Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1300 cc |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1246 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2550 mm |