1973 Honda 1300 vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda 1300 would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corona (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1973 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corona weights approximately 255 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 1975 Toyota Corona 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 1975 Toyota Corona. 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, 1975 Toyota Corona (163 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda 1300 | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | 1300 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1968 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2590 mm |
