2009 Honda Accord vs. 1977 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 374 kg more than 1977 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, 2009 Honda Accord (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 1977 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Publica |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2270 mm |
