1973 Honda 1300 vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 36 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 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1973 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1591 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 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda 1300 | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | 1300 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2720 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 2486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 82 L |
