2009 Honda Fit vs. 1975 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2009 Honda Fit is newer by 34 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 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Fit (116 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Fit weights approximately 374 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, 2009 Honda Fit (106 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Fit | 1975 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Fit | Publica |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2270 mm |
