2007 Honda S2000 vs. 1963 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2007 Honda S2000 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Publica.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 S2000 (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda S2000 | 1963 Toyota Publica | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | S2000 | Publica |
Year Released | 2007 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 22.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |