2007 Honda CR-V vs. 1962 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda CR-V (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1962 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1962 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda CR-V weights approximately 872 kg more than 1962 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 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 1962 Toyota Publica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V, 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, 2007 Honda CR-V (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda CR-V | 1962 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | CR-V | Publica |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 75 L |
