1973 Honda 1300 vs. 2008 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2008 Nissan Navara is newer by 35 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1973 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Navara weights approximately 1137 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 2008 Nissan Navara 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, 2008 Nissan Navara 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, 2008 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda 1300 | 2008 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | 1300 | Navara |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2488 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 80 L |
