2008 Honda CR-V vs. 1978 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2008 Honda CR-V is newer by 30 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 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda CR-V (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda CR-V weights approximately 853 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, 2008 Honda CR-V (341 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda CR-V | 1978 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | CR-V | Publica |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2270 mm |
