1971 Honda 1300 vs. 1968 Toyota 1000

To start off, 1971 Honda 1300 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota 1000 would be higher. At 1,296 cc, 1971 Honda 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Honda 1300 (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1968 Toyota 1000. (46 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Honda 1300 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Honda 1300 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1968 Toyota 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1968 Toyota 1000 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 1968 Toyota 1000. 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 Honda 1300 (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota 1000. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Honda 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota 1000.

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