1973 Honda 1300 vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 38 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 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1973 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda 1300.
Because 2011 Nissan Frontier 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, 2011 Nissan Frontier 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, 2011 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda 1300 | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | 1300 | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3952 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 80 L |
