1972 Honda 1300 vs. 1989 Lamborghini LM
To start off, 1989 Lamborghini LM is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Honda 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Honda 1300 would be higher. At 5,167 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Lamborghini LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lamborghini LM (449 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 368 more horse power than 1972 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lamborghini LM should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lamborghini LM weights approximately 1805 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 1989 Lamborghini LM is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Honda 1300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Lamborghini LM will offer significantly more control. 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, 1989 Lamborghini LM (511 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Lamborghini LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Honda 1300 | 1989 Lamborghini LM | |
| Make | Honda | Lamborghini |
| Model | 1300 | LM |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 5167 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 449 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 511 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 2700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 169 L |
