1972 Honda 1300 vs. 1992 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1992 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 20 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1972 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 655 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1992 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Honda 1300 | 1992 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 1300 | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3791 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 91 L |
