2008 Honda Odyssey vs. 1970 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2008 Honda Odyssey is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Odyssey (241 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 681 kg more than 1970 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Toyota Publica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Odyssey, 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, 2008 Honda Odyssey (328 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Publica. (62 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Odyssey | 1970 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Odyssey | Publica |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2170 mm |
