1973 Honda 1300 vs. 1995 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1995 Renault Safrane is newer by 22 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 2,963 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Safrane (268 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1973 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Safrane weights approximately 829 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 1995 Renault Safrane 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, 1995 Renault Safrane 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, 1995 Renault Safrane (365 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda 1300 | 1995 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | 1300 | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2963 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1724 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 80 L |
