1973 Honda 1300 vs. 1973 Honda Civic
To start off, both 1973 Honda 1300 and 1973 Honda Civic were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Honda 1300 (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1973 Honda Civic. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Honda 1300 should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Honda 1300 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1973 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 Honda 1300 (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Civic. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Honda 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda 1300 | 1973 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | 1300 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1488 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 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 | 745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2210 mm |
