1972 Honda 1300 vs. 1995 Rover 400
To start off, 1995 Rover 400 is newer by 23 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Rover 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 400 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1972 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rover 400 weights approximately 225 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, 1995 Rover 400 (183 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Honda 1300 | 1995 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | 1300 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1396 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2630 mm |
