1973 Honda 1300 vs. 1994 Rover 200
To start off, 1994 Rover 200 is newer by 21 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover 200 (198 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1973 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover 200 weights approximately 290 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Rover 200 (237 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda 1300 | 1994 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | 1300 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1994 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
