1970 Honda 1300 vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 8 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 2,563 cc, 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1970 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Celica weights approximately 285 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda 1300. (106 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda 1300 | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | 1300 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2640 mm |
