1973 Honda 1300 vs. 1992 Tata Estate

To start off, 1992 Tata Estate is newer by 19 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 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Tata Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Honda 1300 (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1992 Tata Estate. (67 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Honda 1300 should accelerate faster than 1992 Tata Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Tata Estate weights approximately 745 kg more than 1973 Honda 1300.

Because 1992 Tata Estate 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 1992 Tata Estate. 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, 1992 Tata Estate (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Tata Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 1300.

Compare all specifications:

1973 Honda 1300 1992 Tata Estate
Make Honda Tata
Model 1300 Estate
Year Released 1973 1992
Engine Size 1298 cc 1948 cc
Horse Power 81 HP 67 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 105 Nm 118 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Rear
Vehicle Weight 895 kg 1640 kg
Vehicle Length 4170 mm 4630 mm
Vehicle Width 1510 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1620 mm
Wheelbase Size 2200 mm 2830 mm


 

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