1973 Honda 1300 vs. 1960 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1973 Honda 1300 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Honda 1300 (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (55 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Honda 1300 should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Toyota Crown weights approximately 355 kg more than 1973 Honda 1300.
Because 1960 Toyota Crown 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 1960 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 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, 1960 Toyota Crown (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda 1300 | 1960 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | 1300 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1453 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 75 L |
