1979 Honda Accord vs. 1975 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1979 Honda Accord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Accord weights approximately 135 kg more than 1975 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, 1979 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1975 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Publica |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2270 mm |
