1972 Honda 1300 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Citi 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 1,423 cc, 2007 Volkswagen Citi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Citi (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1972 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Citi should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Honda 1300 weights approximately 38 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Citi.
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, 2007 Volkswagen Citi (119 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Citi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Honda 1300 | 2007 Volkswagen Citi | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | 1300 | Citi |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1423 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 857 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 49 L |
