1972 Honda 1300 vs. 1999 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 1999 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 27 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 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 SsangYong Chairman H (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1972 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 680 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 1999 SsangYong Chairman H 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 1999 SsangYong Chairman H. 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, 1999 SsangYong Chairman H (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Honda 1300 | 1999 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | 1300 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2294 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2910 mm |
