1970 Honda 1300 vs. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 37 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1970 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 1280 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, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda 1300. (106 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda 1300. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 1970 Honda 1300 has manual transmission. 1970 Honda 1300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda 1300 | 2007 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | 1300 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 80 L |
