1973 Honda 1300 vs. 1990 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1990 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 17 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 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volkswagen Passat (157 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1973 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 425 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 1990 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Honda 1300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Volkswagen Passat will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Volkswagen Passat (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda 1300 | 1990 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | 1300 | Passat |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1780 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 70 L |
