2008 Honda Element vs. 1975 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Element weights approximately 599 kg more than 1975 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 Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Element | 1975 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Element | Publica |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2270 mm |
