1972 Fiat X1-9 vs. 1972 Honda 1300
To start off, both 1972 Fiat X1-9 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 1,298 cc, 1972 Honda 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Honda 1300 (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1972 Fiat X1-9. (74 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Honda 1300 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat X1-9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Honda 1300 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1972 Fiat X1-9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Fiat X1-9 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 Fiat X1-9. 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 Honda 1300 (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat X1-9. (98 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Honda 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat X1-9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat X1-9 | 1972 Honda 1300 | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | X1-9 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1298 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 35 L |
