1970 Honda 1300 vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1972 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda 1300 would be higher. At 2,339 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (165 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1970 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 911 weights approximately 182 kg more than 1970 Honda 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Porsche 911 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 1972 Porsche 911. 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, 1972 Porsche 911 (206 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda 1300. (106 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Honda 1300 | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | 1300 | 911 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 70.4 mm |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 80 L |