1970 Honda 1300 vs. 1954 Vauxhall Cresta
To start off, 1970 Honda 1300 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Vauxhall Cresta would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Vauxhall Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Honda 1300 (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Honda 1300 should accelerate faster than 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Vauxhall Cresta weights approximately 225 kg more than 1970 Honda 1300.
Because 1954 Vauxhall Cresta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Honda 1300, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1954 Vauxhall Cresta (155 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda 1300. (106 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Vauxhall Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda 1300 | 1954 Vauxhall Cresta | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | 1300 | Cresta |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2630 mm |
