1972 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1972 Honda 1300
To start off, both 1972 Chevrolet Camaro and 1972 Honda 1300 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Camaro (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1972 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 562 kg more than 1972 Honda 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Chevrolet Camaro 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 Chevrolet Camaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 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 Chevrolet Camaro (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Camaro | 1972 Honda 1300 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Camaro | 1300 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1298 cc |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 35 L |