1973 Honda 1300 vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol is newer by 32 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 2,952 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Patrol (156 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1973 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 390 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, 2005 Nissan Patrol (334 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda 1300 | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | 1300 | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2952 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 95 L |
