1970 Honda 1300 vs. 1985 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 1985 Nissan Patrol is newer by 15 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 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Patrol (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1970 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1180 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 1985 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Honda 1300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Patrol will offer significantly more control. 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, 1985 Nissan Patrol (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda 1300. (106 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Honda 1300 | 1985 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | 1300 | Patrol |
Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3246 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 2075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2980 mm |