1973 Honda 1300 vs. 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 20 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 3,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix (141 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1973 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 565 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.
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, 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix (244 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda 1300 | 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | 1300 | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3128 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 69 L |
