1998 Honda Accord vs. 1966 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1998 Honda Accord is newer by 32 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 883 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 1966 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 1966 Toyota Publica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord, 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, 1998 Honda Accord (265 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Accord | 1966 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Publica |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
