2003 Honda That vs. 1969 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2003 Honda That is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 790 cc (2 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Publica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda That (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda That should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda That weights approximately 142 kg more than 1969 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Honda That is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Toyota Publica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda That will offer significantly more control. 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, 1969 Toyota Publica (62 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota Publica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda That.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda That | 1969 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | That | Publica |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2170 mm |
