2002 Honda Insight vs. 1963 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2002 Honda Insight is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 994 cc (3 cylinders), 2002 Honda Insight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Insight (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Insight weights approximately 260 kg more than 1963 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 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 1963 Toyota Publica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Insight, 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, 2002 Honda Insight (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Insight | 1963 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Insight | Publica |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2140 mm |
