1973 Honda 1300 vs. 1973 Rover P5B
To start off, both 1973 Honda 1300 and 1973 Rover P5B were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,528 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Rover P5B (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1973 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Rover P5B weights approximately 685 kg more than 1973 Honda 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Rover P5B 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 1973 Rover P5B. 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 Rover P5B (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Honda 1300 | 1973 Rover P5B | |
Make | Honda | Rover |
Model | 1300 | P5B |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3528 cc |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2820 mm |