1973 Honda 1300 vs. 1966 Innocenti A 40

To start off, 1973 Honda 1300 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Innocenti A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Innocenti A 40 would be higher. At 1,298 cc, 1973 Honda 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Honda 1300 (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1966 Innocenti A 40. (43 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Honda 1300 should accelerate faster than 1966 Innocenti A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Honda 1300 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1966 Innocenti A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1966 Innocenti A 40 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 1966 Innocenti A 40. 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, 1973 Honda 1300 (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Innocenti A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Honda 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Innocenti A 40.

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