1995 Honda NSX vs. 1961 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1995 Honda NSX is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 391 more horse power than 1961 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1961 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda NSX weights approximately 917 kg more than 1961 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, 1995 Honda NSX (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda NSX | 1961 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | NSX | Publica |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2140 mm |
