1973 Honda 1300 vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1981 Toyota Soarer is newer by 8 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Soarer (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1973 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 285 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 1981 Toyota Soarer 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 1981 Toyota Soarer. 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, 1981 Toyota Soarer (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda 1300 | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | 1300 | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1988 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 75 L |
