1999 Honda City vs. 1974 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1999 Honda City is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,342 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda City is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda City weights approximately 185 kg more than 1974 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, 1999 Honda City (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1999 Honda City will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda City | 1974 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | City | Publica |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1342 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2270 mm |
