2004 Honda Fit vs. 1978 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2004 Honda Fit is newer by 26 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 1,335 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Fit (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Fit weights approximately 305 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, 2004 Honda Fit (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Fit | 1978 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Fit | Publica |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2270 mm |
