1971 Chrysler Charger vs. 1971 Honda 1300
To start off, both 1971 Chrysler Charger and 1971 Honda 1300 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Charger (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1971 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 465 kg more than 1971 Honda 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Chrysler Charger 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 1971 Chrysler Charger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 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, 1971 Chrysler Charger (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler Charger | 1971 Honda 1300 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Honda |
| Model | Charger | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 1296 cc |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2200 mm |
