2001 Daihatsu Copen vs. 1973 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2001 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,165 cc, 1973 Toyota Publica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Publica (63 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. (62 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Publica should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Daihatsu Copen weights approximately 45 kg more than 1973 Toyota Publica.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Daihatsu Copen (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2001 Daihatsu Copen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daihatsu Copen | 1973 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Copen | Publica |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 1165 cc |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2270 mm |
