1972 Honda 1300 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1972 Honda 1300 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. 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 14 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Honda 1300 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Honda 1300 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Toyota Corolla 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 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 Honda 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Honda 1300 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | 1300 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1166 cc |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2340 mm |