2009 Honda Ridgeline vs. 1974 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2009 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 706 kg more than 1974 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 Ridgeline (336 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Ridgeline | 1974 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Ridgeline | Publica |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2270 mm |
