2008 Honda Pilot vs. 1976 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2008 Honda Pilot is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 1255 kg more than 1976 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 Pilot (326 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Pilot | 1976 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Pilot | Publica |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2270 mm |
