2004 Honda Fit vs. 1965 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2004 Honda Fit is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,335 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Fit (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Fit weights approximately 480 kg more than 1965 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 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 1965 Toyota Publica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Fit, 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, 2004 Honda Fit (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Publica. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Fit | 1965 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Fit | Publica |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2140 mm |
