2005 Honda Accord vs. 1978 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2005 Honda Accord is newer by 27 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 746 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, 2005 Honda Accord (287 Nm) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 1978 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Publica |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2270 mm |
