1988 Honda Legend vs. 1964 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1988 Honda Legend is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Legend weights approximately 720 kg more than 1964 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 Toyota Publica is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Toyota Publica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Honda Legend (241 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 1964 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Legend | Publica |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |
