1973 Honda 1300 vs. 2003 Mazda 6
To start off, 2003 Mazda 6 is newer by 30 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 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda 6 (159 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1973 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda 6 weights approximately 710 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 2003 Mazda 6 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, 2003 Mazda 6 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, 2003 Mazda 6 (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda 1300 | 2003 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | 1300 | 6 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2261 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 62 L |
