2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 1961 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 2,348 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse (145 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1961 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 1961 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 710 kg more than 1961 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 Mitsubishi Eclipse (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 1961 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Eclipse | Publica |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2348 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2140 mm |
