1973 Honda 1300 vs. 1978 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1978 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 5 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 1,457 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Honda 1300 (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1978 Volkswagen Passat. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Honda 1300 should accelerate faster than 1978 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 20 kg more than 1973 Honda 1300.
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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volkswagen Passat. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Honda 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda 1300 | 1978 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | 1300 | Passat |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1457 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 45 L |
