2007 Mazda 6 vs. 1973 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2007 Mazda 6 is newer by 34 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda 6 (134 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda 6 weights approximately 785 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, 2007 Mazda 6 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda 6 | 1973 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 6 | Publica |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1165 cc |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2270 mm |
