1994 Honda Today vs. 1977 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1994 Honda Today is newer by 17 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 1,166 cc, 1977 Toyota Publica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Publica (63 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Publica should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Publica weights approximately 45 kg more than 1994 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Toyota Publica (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Publica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Today | 1977 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Today | Publica |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1540 mm |
