1971 Honda 1300 vs. 1972 Porsche 914
To start off, 1972 Porsche 914 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Honda 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Honda 1300 would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Honda 1300 (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Honda 1300 should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 914 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1971 Honda 1300.
Because 1972 Porsche 914 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 1972 Porsche 914. 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, 1972 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda 1300 | 1972 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | 1300 | 914 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1679 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 61 L |
