2000 Dodge Stealth vs. 1978 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2000 Dodge Stealth is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Stealth is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Stealth (282 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Stealth should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Stealth weights approximately 975 kg more than 1978 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, 2000 Dodge Stealth (428 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Stealth will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Stealth | 1978 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Stealth | Publica |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2972 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 428 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2270 mm |
