2004 Smart ForFour vs. 1973 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2004 Smart ForFour is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,165 cc, 1973 Toyota Publica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Smart ForFour (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Smart ForFour should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Smart ForFour weights approximately 210 kg more than 1973 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 Smart ForFour (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2004 Smart ForFour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Smart ForFour | 1973 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Smart | Toyota |
| Model | ForFour | Publica |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1123 cc | 1165 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2270 mm |
