2001 Honda Insight vs. 1978 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2001 Honda Insight is newer by 23 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 1,166 cc, 1978 Toyota Publica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Insight (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Insight weights approximately 91 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, 2001 Honda Insight (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Insight | 1978 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Insight | Publica |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2270 mm |
