1972 Honda 1300 vs. 2007 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2007 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 35 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Sequoia (274 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1972 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 215 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 2007 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2007 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2007 Toyota Sequoia (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Honda 1300 | 2007 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | 1300 | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 4664 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 100 L |
