2008 Honda S2000 vs. 1976 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2008 Honda S2000 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 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda S2000 weights approximately 599 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 S2000 (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda S2000 | 1976 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | S2000 | Publica |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2270 mm |
