1990 Honda NSX vs. 1977 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1990 Honda NSX is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda NSX weights approximately 650 kg more than 1977 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, 1990 Honda NSX (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1990 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda NSX | 1977 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | NSX | Publica |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2270 mm |
