2006 Hyundai Tipper vs. 1978 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Tipper is newer by 28 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 2,607 cc, 2006 Hyundai Tipper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Tipper (83 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Tipper should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Tipper weights approximately 505 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, 2006 Hyundai Tipper (167 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Tipper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Tipper | 1978 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Tipper | Publica |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 2607 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2270 mm |
