1999 Honda Shuttle vs. 1965 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1999 Honda Shuttle is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 2,253 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Shuttle (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 945 kg more than 1965 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 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 1965 Toyota Publica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Shuttle, 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, 1999 Honda Shuttle (206 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Publica. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Shuttle | 1965 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Shuttle | Publica |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2253 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 61 L |
