1996 Honda Today vs. 1966 Toyota Publica

To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 697 cc (2 cylinders), 1966 Toyota Publica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Today (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Today weights approximately 128 kg more than 1966 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Toyota Publica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Honda Today (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Today will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Publica.

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