1973 Honda 1300 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 33 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 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1973 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda 1300.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Honda 1300 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | 1300 | Defender |
Year Released | 1973 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2495 cc |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 93 L |