2004 Acura NSX vs. 1964 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2004 Acura NSX is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Acura NSX weights approximately 870 kg more than 1964 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Acura NSX (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura NSX | 1964 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | NSX | Publica |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
